Community Day is a day during the Indianapolis 500 Festival when the public can drive a lap around the track in their own vehicles and get Autographs from the drivers who will be competing in the race.
Events leading up to the Indianapolis 500 are:Taking place at the track:500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard (also called the Mayor's Breakfast)Opening Day featuring The Celebration of AutomobilesPractice for the raceFast FridayPole Day QualificationsArmed Forces Bump Day500 Festival Community DayQualifications for the Firestone Freedom 100Miller Lite Carb DayLegends Day at the Indy 500IPL 500 Festival Parade (on the eve of race day)The running of the Indianapolis 500Victory Circle CelebrationSome events that take place away from the track:500 Festival Princess ProgramThe Mini Marathon RaceIndy 500 Golf Outing500 Festival Memorial ServiceRegion's 500 Festival Snakepit Ball (the night before the race)
The Indianapolis 500 is held on the Memorial Day weekend.
What is the world's largest single day sporting event? The answer is the Indianapolis 500.
The 2011 Indianapolis 500 was held on May 29th, 2011.
The Indianapolis 500 car race is held in Indianapolis, Indiana every Memorial Day weekend.
The Indianapolis 500 takes place the Sunday before Memorial day. This date fall in the month of May.
Indianapolis 500 drivers are probably told to do many things on Memorial Day, since is the day of the annual Indianapolis 500 autorace. However, the most famous thing they are told to is "Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines!"
The Indy 500 Breakfast at the Brickyard is an Indianapolis tradition that celebrates the success of the Indy 500. It takes place at the track the morning of Pole Day. Distinguished guests are mayors from around the state. The 33 500 Festival Princesses also attend the event. The Indianapolis 500 Queen is crowned at this event. In 2012, special guests are Indy 500 legends Parnelli Jones and Tom Sneva. For more Indy 500 events, visit the Related Question.
Memorial Day
The Indianapolis 500.
The Indianapolis 500 car race is held in Indianapolis, Indiana every Memorial Day.
It is held each year over the Memorial Day weekend.