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HOF | Your 2024 Inductees
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner will honor IndyCar Drivers Tony Kanaan and Juan Pablo Montoya. Proceeds from the event benefit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.
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The IMS Museum mourns the tragic loss of 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran.
A celebrated and respected competitor, he will be missed by all. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this time.
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We had some very special visitors today, as Susie, Sebastian and Oliver Wheldon dropped by for a visit!!!!
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You may have seen photos, but here's proof: the winning car of the 100th
#Indy500
is back home again, at
@IMS
. Thanks to the new owner for a long-term loan agreement,
@AlexanderRossi
's
@NAPARacing
@IndyCar
is with
@danwheldon
's 2011 winner and
#MarmonWasp
!
#Family
@VisitIndy
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Condolences to the family and so many friends of
@IMS
icon Jim Nabors. Thank you for your friendship and for helping to make our race day experience so very special. Godspeed.
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The
#HallOfFame
voters have spoken: 2-time
#Indy500
winner Dan Wheldon,
@IndyCar
,
@NASCAR
broadcasting legend Bob Jenkins join the
@IMS
Hall of Fame: News 👉 … |
@IndyCaronNBC
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Ride along with
@MarioAndretti
for a lap (and a little friendly competition with
@alunserjr
) in Jimmy Bryan’s 1954 Kuzma dirt car that finished 2nd.
#Indy500
|
#ThisIsMay
|
#IMSMuseum
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Condolences to the family, friends and fans of triple World Champion Niki Lauda one of the greatest champions in the history of the sport.
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Juan Pablo Montoya | HOF
Two Indy 500 victories and the distinction of being the only driver to lead laps in the Indy 500, Brickyard 400, and Formula 1 USGP at Indianapolis.
Juan Pablo Montoya will be inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame this May.
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Not the ceremony we would like for the legend, but he has his ring! IMS Hall of Fame inductee Paul Page.
Can you guess the 80’s icon he’s interviewing? (Hint: the picture is from 1986)
#HOF
#IMSMuseum
#Indy500
#IndyCar
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POV: It’s 1966, you’re
@MarioAndretti
. 🔊 Pure sound.
What’s you’re all time favorite Mario car?
🎥Video via IMS archives.
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We all were blessed to know
#Lionheart
. Here is Dan Wheldon as an
#Indy500
rookie in 2003. His two "500" wins (2005, '11) and
@IndyCar
championship (2005) weren't far away. You were a gentleman, an entertainer, great father and husband. Thank you, Dan.
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Bobby Rahal brings his 1986 Indy 500 winning car back home!
The Budweiser March 86C Cosworth is the newest addition to the IMS Museum Winners Collection.
#indy500
#indycar
#isitMayyet
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In honor of his birthday today, how about a couple of pole-winning laps with the legendary Rick Mears? Happy Birthday Rocket Rick!
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We had a special guest this morning.
@MarioAndretti
himself stopped by to see our ICON exhibit honoring his incredible legacy. What did he think of it? We will let him say:
@IMS
#ThisisMay
#MarioAndretti
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Happy Birthday to a living legend, and a guy who even got to walk into victory lane, our friend and Hall of Fame member Johnny Rutherford! Here's his first of three victories in 1974!
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There's only 99 days to go....and when I think of 99, I think of this guy.
#ThisIsMay
#Indy500
#redglovesrule
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It's never a bad day to take a ride with
@MarioAndretti
, so let's jump in the Dean Van Lines Special for a quick spin around
@IMS
in 1966!
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When we dream about the moonlight on the Wabash tonight, we will think of you friend.
#ThankYouJimNabors
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What’s your all-time favorite IndyCar? Post a picture below or tag us! We’ll share it!
1991 - SuperTex A.J. in his iconic black
#14
@AJFoytRacing
machine - At 56 years old A.J. qualified 2nd with an average of 222.443 mph!
#indy500
#indycar
#isitmayyet
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Congratulations to 3-time Indianapolis 500 winner and 4-time
@IndyCar
champ
@dariofranchitti
on his election to the Auto Racing Hall of Fame
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Today is the 30th anniversary of the 1988 Michigan 500, which also means it's the 30th anniversary of this television gem.
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We couldn't let the day go by without remembering
@justin_wilson
's birthday. We miss one of the kindest and funniest people in racing.
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We're taking this McLaren return pretty seriously, look what we brought back as a special treat for May!
@McLarenIndy
@ZBrownCEO
@McLarenF1
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The evolution of the Pagoda
The first Pagoda was built for the 1913 race for officials, press and telegraph operators. It was built of wood construction, featuring white and green colors. [Continued in comments]
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Yep just two of the greatest of all-time hanging out and having some fun in May!
@AJFoytRacing
@TonyStewart
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Dreaming of a white Christmas ❄️🎄⛄️
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
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We are thrilled that
@TonyStewart
brought the
@AJFoytRacing
car he just bought to display in our special exhibit!!!
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Hall of Fame | Juan Pablo Montoya
"My kid is more important than what I achieved"♥️
@jpmontoya
sent us this message for his Hall of Fame Induction from Monaco where he was supporting his son's race.
#HOF
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#Indy500
|
#IMSMuseum
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The Museum like you have never seen it before 👀 the entire collection has been moved out. The move out of the main floor took approximately one week, and currently the Museum is under major construction. Stay tuned for more updates!
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Born on this date in 1975, Greg Moore won five times in CART between 1997 and 1999, including the 1998 U.S. 500.
#redglovesrule
#99
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109 years ago today four men filed the papers to incorporate 328 acres of farmland into one of the most magical places on earth. Happy Birthday
@IMS
, and welcome to Founder's Day!
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Onboard with Hinch in “Calhoun”, Parnelli’s 1963 Indy 500 winning roadster, and 150 mph barrier breaker (1962). Hinch and
@MarioAndretti
in the Cummins 1952 pole sitting car went for a nice weekend drive qualifying in May!
Hey
@Hinchtown
where’s that selfie video? 😂
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Born on this date in 1989,
@BryanClauson
was a 3-time
@USACNation
National Drivers Champion and all-around great guy. We miss you
#BCForever
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So it's a bit of a gloomy day
@IMS
today, no
@IndyCar
testing, but we can brighten things up with a few laps with the Rocket.
@Team_Penske
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We are very proud to announce the 2017 inductees into the Auto Racing Hall of Fame,
@dariofranchitti
and Bruce McLaren!
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It's your 30th birthday,
@robertwickens
! What a great day to celebrate, because your example of spirit and determination makes all of us better. Can't wait to see this
#Indy500
quals scene
@IMS
again, soon. Happy birthday! |
@IndyCar
@SPMIndyCar
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Happy Birthday to our 2017 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year and double World Champion
@alo_oficial
!
@McLarenIndy
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237.498 mph. Will it ever be broken? Happy birthday,
@ArieLuyendyk
, the fastest man in
@IMS
history! With time off from your
@IndyCar
duties, we hope you enjoy some R&R; life in the slow lane.
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#MotivationMonday
- 1996 - Racing with 8 broken vertebrae in his back after a crash in Phoenix, Buddy Lazier hunted down the leaders turning laps of over 232 mph and with 8 laps to-go passed Davey Jones for the lead in his Reynard.
#Indy500
#indycar
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1991 | Michael Andretti
With the race on the line, Michael Andretti blasts through the pit lane at full speed to not lose time to Rick Mears. Pit road speed limits were implemented during yellow flags a year later for the first time.
#Indy500
|
#INDYCAR
|
#IMSMuseum
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The Indianapolis 500 Gordon Pipers play Danny Boy as a tribute to Dan Wheldon 🏁
One of our favorite Traditions outside of May is their visit to the Museum on St. Patrick’s Day 🍀
#Indy500
|
#StPatricksDay2023
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“If you’re so afraid of failure, you will never succeed. You have to take chances.” -
@MarioAndretti
#MondayMotivation
#indy500
#indycar
#isitmayyet
#andretti
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🚨 Jan. 6 Track Tour Update 🚨
Tours are delayed today due to weather. Stay tuned for updates on the tour schedule.
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There was a gentleman who stopped by the Museum today asking about the
@alfaromeoracing
IndyCars but he didn't leave his Twitter handle. He wanted to hear the engine sound though, so here it is!
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Danny Sullivan’s crew takes a break on pit wall in 1988. Is it just us, or is their gas drum starting to look like a can of beer?
#TBT
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Condolences to the family and many friends of the legendary
@NASCARHall
member Glen Wood. Wood was not only one of the greatest drivers and team owners in
@NASCAR
history but he and the
@woodbrothers21
handled the pit stops for Jim Clark’s 1965 Indianapolis 500 win.
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We love October testing at
@IMS
. The facility is quiet; you really hear the machines echoing thru the main straight “canyon” of grandstands with a crescendo entering
#Turn1
. It’s a sound & feel that will never - never ever ever - get old. |
@IndyCar
@Team_Penske
@FollowAndretti
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Thank you, Bobby Unser, for all the great memories. A 3-time Indianapolis 500 Champion and legend of the sport. He will always be remembered. (1934 - 2021)
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Kiss the Bricks 101: The Speedway High School
@IHSAA1
Class 2A state softball champs show us how it’s done. Congrats, Lady Sparkplugs! Thanks for visiting
@IMS
today.
@Speedway_IN
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Expect an incredible
@MarioAndretti
exhibit at the
@IMS
Museum opening May 1, celebrating his 1969 victory and
@IndyCar
,
@F1
,
@NASCAR
and
@USACNation
career. Details to come in a few weeks, but here's today's exciting news and logo release:
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Do you guys want to see more behind the scenes/under the hood from our Restoration shop?
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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announced today the public phase of a $89 million capital campaign – The Stories Behind the Spectacle – to fund a complete transformation of the Museum, its first significant renovation in nearly 40 years.
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One of the most historic days in
@IMS
history. Thank you,
#HulmanGeorge
family. Congrats,
@Team_Penske
. Many people asking:
#IMSMuseum
is NOT part of the sale. We remain a separate 501(c)(3) non-profit entity. So we welcome your support. We look forward to this new era!
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Let's move ahead a couple of decades on our
#ThursdayThrowback
to one of my all-time favorite car-and-driver combinations.
@27villeneuve
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"Determination that just won't quit - that's what it takes." RT to help us wish four-time Indianapolis 500 champ A.J. Foyt a happy 85th birthday! Here are his thoughts on his 1958 rookie '500' race.
#HappyBirthdayAJ
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November 5, 2023 | Larry Sears signs off one last time until the new Museum opens 🏁 thank you to all the fans that came out for our final day.
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His height was eclipsed only by the width of his smile and depth of his character. We miss you, Justin; happy birthday. You're forever in our hearts.
#BadAssWilson
|
@IMS
@IndyCar
@F1
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Condolences to the family and many friends worldwide of the legendary Hall of Famer Daniel Sexton Gurney. We invite you to share your memories of this icon of the sport with us as we remember him. RIP Dan Gurney, and thank you.
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Please join us in sending out a very special Happy 80th Birthday wish to our friend, and a pioneer in our sport, the great Janet Guthrie!
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We know family is everything to the
#Andretti
's. Happy birthday to these twin patriarchs, Aldo (right) and
@MarioAndretti
. Looking debonair
@IMS
in 1966. Celebrate!
@michaelandretti
@MarcoAndretti
@John_Andretti
@JarettAndretti
@MarissaAndretti
@FollowAndretti
@IndyCar
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A very happy 85th birthday to our friend, the legendary Parnelli Jones! The 1963 Indianapolis 500 winner and
@IMS
Hall of Famer is one of the true legends of the sport. Thank you for all you do! Happy Birthday Parnelli!
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Since it's such a sunny day in Speedway, Indiana, and in honor of his birthday today, let's take a ride with
@27villeneuve
! Happy Birthday JV!
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Our condolences to the family and many friends of automotive industry giant Lee Iacocca. Iacocca is shown in a 1964 photo with Benson Ford and Jim Clark and the famous Ford dual overhead cam Indianapolis 500 engine. Photo courtesy of Ford Media/The Henry Ford Museum.
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Another fav
@NASCAR
@IMS
pic from our vault: Davey Allison, Robert Yates,
@LarryMac28
, crew from June 22-23, 1992 test that kick-started the road to the
#Brickyard400
. So much change but we'll never forget these great memories.
@Yates_Doug
@Lizallison28
@BobbyAllison12
#400is25
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More happening at
@fosgoodwood
!
@dariofranchitti
will be driving the 1986 Budweiser March 86C at 9:30 AM ET and
@TataCalde
will be driving the 1955 Dean Van Lines Special Kuzma at 5:30 PM ET. Watch the livestream:
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It’s championship week in
@IndyCar
! Who remembers
@nigelmansell
storming to his IndyCar title in 1993? This car is currently on display in our
#FromTheVault
exhibit presented by
@BankofAmerica
#IndyCar
#indy500
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It's time for
@TakumaSatoRacer
to take his place on the
@BorgWarner
Trophy! Join us on October 17th for the celebration at the
@IMSMuseum
!
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We're excited that
#Indy500
pioneer Janet Guthrie, 2003 winner
@GdeFerran
, longtime
@IMS
Radio /
@espn
/
@ABCNetwork
/
@NBCSports
announcer Paul Page have been added to the ballot for the 2020
#IMSHallofFame
! New inductees announced Feb. 14! Details👉
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On this day in 1968 we lost the great Jim Clark, a hero to so many. We are thinking of this great champion today and every day. Enjoy this rare interview following his 1965 Indianapolis 500 win.
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We miss you,
#Lionheart
. And we're thinking of Susie and the boys today, a lot. We miss your smile and charisma and absolute passion for
@IMS
. Peace, friend. Thank you for so many memories and much, much more.
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It's our duty to keep
@IMS
historical records correct. Donald Davidson says the first pup in
#Indy500
Victory Circle was Skippy, 1959, with Rodger Ward. So
@NormanPagenaud
isn't first, but we think the photos with his person
@simonpagenaud
are the best.
#NormanWins
#ThisIsMay
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Congratulations to the winner of 101st Indianapolis 500
@TakumaSatoRacer
, the 71st winner in 500 history!!!!
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