INDIANAPOLIS — Happy Race Day! The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is ready for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Track Team 13 updates of events leading up to the race, including fans arriving at the track, the Snake Pit opening, red carpet appearances and pre-race traditions.
In central Indiana, NBC's broadcast will start at 7 p.m., with the green flag scheduled to wave around 8:30 p.m.
PHOTOS: 2023 Indianapolis 500 pre-race festivities
UPDATES
12:50 a.m. - Actor Adam Driver waves the green flag to signal the start of the 107th Running of the Indy 500.
11:45 a.m. - We're in the final minutes of our pre-race coverage. Thank you for joining us.
11:36 a.m. - Wishing TK all the best in his final Indy 500.
11:30 a.m. - Cole Sprouse with the fans:
11:23 a.m. - Who will earn their spot?
11:18 a.m. - Check out the celebs from the Red Carpet.
PHOTOS: Celebs hit red carpet at Indy 500
11:12 a.m. - Two-time Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato hoping for his third.
11:10 a.m. - Gov. Holcomb is ready for the race.
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11:05 a.m. - Snake Pit...need we say more...
11:02 a.m. - Mayor Hogsett talking about Race Day.
10:54 a.m. - It looks so good to see the cars lined up.
0:51 a.m. - Actor Adam Driver is ready to wave the green flag.
10:45 a.m. - Here are some Borg-Warner Trophy facts for you:
The Borg-Warner Trophy Victory Lane debut at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was in 1936 when Louis Meyer won the race for a third time. The previous faces from 1911 to 1935 were already on the trophy when it arrived from New York City to Indianapolis.
There are two sets of two drivers’ faces for one year on the trophy – these are during years that the race had relief drivers. LL Corum and Joe Boyer in 1924 and Floyd Davis and Mauri Rose in 1941.
There is one 24-karat gold head on the trophy, which is of Tony Hulman, who was the owner of the track until he passed away in 1977. He is the only non-driver on the trophy as well as the only face in gold, not sterling silver.
The man at the top of the Borg-Warner Trophy is still without a name. No name for the man on top waving the checkered flag!
Whoops! Johnnie Parsons, the 1950 Indy 500 winner, has his name spelled incorrectly as Johnny on the trophy.
10:35 a.m. - Lindsay Czarniak is on the Red Carpet.
10:22 a.m. - Actress Stephanie Beatriz is acting as the grand marshal.
10:20 a.m. - Speedway and Purdue bands taking to the track.
10:15 a.m. - My precious!
10:10 a.m. - Dixon wants his second!
10:08 a.m. - Legge and Harvey aren't feeling the nerves yet.
10:04 a.m. - Ferrucci and Pederson are ready to represent.
9:58 a.m. - The only green we want to see today in a flag.
9:49 a.m. - Rinus going for his first Indy 500 win.
9:46 a.m. - ...There she goes again...
9:44 a.m. - Dave and Graham Rahal on him getting a spot to race today.
9:33 a.m. - The legend himself...Mario!
9:25 a.m. - Bling, bling!
9:23 a.m. - We'd like a donut, Steve...
9:17 a.m. - It really is all about the traditions – isn't it?
9:15 a.m. - The legend himself.
9:11 a.m. - Ed Carpenter racing in his 20th!
9:05 a.m. - Indiana State Police helping to keep things secure.
9:00 a.m. - The partying is in full swing.
8:53 a.m. - Which driver will have their face immortalized on the Borg-Warner Trophy?
8:50 a.m. - Here's how the track announced it was open for fans this morning.
8:40 a.m. - Here's Stef Wilson's interview with Dave Calabro on his injury and being at the track ahead of the Indy 500.
8:30 a.m. - Hmmm...
8:15 a.m. - So good to see Stef Wilson back at the track.
8:10 a.m. - The garages are getting busy.
8:00 a.m. - Just over four hours to go to the start of the race.
7:55 a.m. - That's quite the car.
7:53 a.m. - IMS going green...and we don't mean the flags.
7:50 a.m. - Talking with the lovely couple who got engaged outside Gate 1 this morning.
7:45 a.m. - The field of 33.
7:35 a.m. - Exactly, Dave! No need to sleep.
7:33 a.m. - Ready to rock!
7:26 a.m. - Five hours to go.
7:23 a.m. - Two words...Snake Pit.
7:21 a.m. - We have our pick.
7:15 a.m. - Where are my glow sticks?
7:12 a.m. - Getting things ready for the pre-race traditions.
7:10 a.m. - Gotta get your merch.
7:08 a.m. - A true classic.
7:05 a.m. - The gates to the Snake Pit are open and people are pumped.
7:03 a.m. - The Red Carpet area.
7:00 a.m. - We're all thinking of you, Stef!
6:57 a.m. - Memories are already being made at the track. Congrats to Brooklyn and Aidan.
6:56 a.m. - The before picture...
6:55 a.m. - We're OK with clouds, just keep the rain away!
6:53 a.m. - Thanks for the memories, TK!
6:51 a.m. - The reigning Indy 500 champ is ready.
6:50 a.m. - Infield is starting to fill up.
6:47 a.m. - Want!
6:46 a.m. - Bring some back for the crews at the station...please...
6:45 a.m. - The Snake Pit is special.
6:44 a.m. - Umm...what? This thing scans for radiation and chemical weapons.
6:37 a.m. - You gotta kiss the bricks.
6:35 a.m. - Can I get a double, Keith?
6:33 a.m. - While there will be a chance of a spotty shower, the best chance will be southeast Indiana during the afternoon or evening.
6:29 a.m. - Good reminder.
6:26 a.m. - Good morning, ladies!
6:25 a.m. - Gotta fuel up.
6:24 a.m. - Jorts...why?!
6:20 a.m. - Enjoy the quiet while it lasts.
6:19 a.m. - Sunrise!
6:15 a.m. - Gotta claim your spot early.
6:13 a.m. - What a great day.
6:05 a.m. - This will wake ya up!
6:02 a.m. - A letter from Mr. Penske to all the fans.
6:00 a.m. - The gates are open!
5:57 a.m. - Let's all have a safe and fun day.
5:55 a.m. - Awesome behind-the-scenes look.
5:53 a.m. - Gates are about to open.
5:51 a.m. - It's almost here!
5:50 a.m. - Mmmmm...bacon explosion...
5:45 a.m. - These are some hardcore fans.
5:39 a.m. - Gasoline Alley is gonna be a lot busier in a couple hours.
5:35 a.m. - Hi!
5:30 a.m. - Get up??? We didn't go to bed!
5:29 a.m. - The Pagoda!
5:27 a.m. - Hi Piper!
5:18 a.m. - Gonna see a lot of flag clothing today.
5:05 a.m. - Thank you for all the amazing years Bill!
5:03 a.m. - Good morning, ladies!
5:00 a.m. - WTHR Channel 13 is live with all your race morning traditions!
4:50 a.m. - We're live in 10 minutes!
4:38 a.m. - We're ready!
4:32 a.m. - You just don't know what Indy means...
4:15 a.m. - Somebody has already had his coffee.
4:07 a.m. - The clam before the awesome...
4:00 a.m. - That is one heck of a car!
3:45 a.m. - Estes Farm and Dairy co-founder Kerry Estes is the 2023 Veteran Milk Man at the Indianapolis 500, representing the American Dairy Association.
3:15 a.m. - If you're heading to the track, make sure you have a plan for where you'll park.
3:00 a.m. - Plenty of safety measures will be in place for this year's Indy 500 to make sure spectators stay safe.