Behind the scenes of the vintage lap at the Indy 500

09/06/2023 20:18

It's just one lap, and is a small portion of the elaborate pre-race Indianapolis 500 pageantry. But it stirs hearts and imaginations like few of the other annual activities. It's the ceremonial lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway featuring standout vintage machinery and notable drivers behind the wheel. Taking place shortly before driver intros, the single ear-pleasing lap is