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May is the month for the Indianapolis 500. Time trials are in early May and the race is Memorial Day weekend.
It was held on Memorial Day every year but in the mid 70's started running the race on the Sunday, one day before Memorial Day.
The Indy 500 is a 500 mile race every memorial day weekend last year was the 94th running of this race and the 64th uninterrupted race.
The 2014 Indy 500 was held on May 25, 2014. It was won by Ryan Hunter Reay
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.
The Indianapolis 500 is held in Speedway, Indiana. The town of Speedway is an enclave suburb of Indianapolis.
In 2009, it was held on May 24, 2009.
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.
The first "500" was held at the Speedway on Memorial Day, May 30, 1911.