The Indianapolis 500 is nigh upon the racing scene, as 33 drivers await the magical words to start engines and battle for the Borg-Warner Trophy.  No more waiting. This is it. Drivers, crews and machines will be on the edge of control for 500 miles of competition on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s asphalt surface.

The 109th running Sunday is loaded with storylines, from Team Penske firings to cars failing inspections, Shwartzman making history and Newgarden’s 3-peat bid.

The 109th running of the Indy 500 is on the horizon as the 33 drivers will be racing the hybrid IndyCars around the 2.5-mile oval for the first time.

Indy 500 is on this Sunday and we're bringing you everything you need to know all in one complete preview video. Here are the favorites to win, when the race will start, why the winner always drinks milk and a whole lot more!

We're keeping track of everything happening at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway -- everything that is except the actual Indy 500.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Scott McLaughlin crashed during the warm-up laps for the Indianapolis 500 and immediately burst into tears. The Team Penske driver slammed into the wall as he was swerving to warm his tires before Sunday’s green flag.

President Donald Trump is no stranger to big sporting events. He received an open invitation to attend the 2025 Indianapolis 500.

IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin's 2025 Indy 500 race day came to an end early on the parade lap when his car spun out at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.