Indianapolis 500 Oldtimers
Founded in 1961, the mission of the Indianapolis 500 Oldtimers is to provide guidance for the younger racing generation, bring about recognition of persons outstanding at the Indianapolis 500, promote fellowship among its members and further the interest of automobile racing generally.
Members shall be persons having been engaged actively in the Indianapolis 500 for 20 years or more from date of membership application. Those who qualify and wish to be considered for membership should contact an active member of the club to sponsor their application.
One of the benefits of Oldtimers membership is a quarterly newsletter full of Indianapolis 500 information and historical features. The newsletter is printed and mailed to members, but members also can view it on this website by registering through the tab above. Shortly after registration, members will receive their Members Section password in a separate email.
Want to see what’s happening in the News Corner? Click the button in the Members section for the latest information.
And be sure to read the “My Favorite 500 Moment” section, stories from our Members that all of us can relate to.
The 106th Running of the Indy 500 will be May 29, 2022.
My Favorite '500' Memory
Oldtimers BBQ, Recognition Dinner
Two popular 500 Oldtimers events are expected to return to their usual place on the calendar in 2022. Stay tuned for more information about the BBQ and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame and 500 Oldtimers Special Recognition Dinner. Individuals who purchased tickets to the 2021 events will receive refunds in the mail.
Brickyard weekend 2021
IMS has made changes to its NASCAR weekend format, adding a new NTT INDYCAR SERIES race to the program that includes the Cup and Xfinity Series. The event will be Aug. 13-15. And, in a twist, the Cup cars will join the other two divisions in racing on the 14-turn, 2.439-mile road course. NBC will carry all three races. The Brickyard 400 was first held on the oval track in 1994.
The countdown to the 106th Indianapolis 500 on May 29, 2022:
INDYCAR 2021
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All Practice and Qualifying Sessions are available (live and on replay) on Peacock, NBC’s online streaming service. Go to www.PeacockTV.com to sign up for the Premium service at $4.99 per month. You can cancel at any time.
RACES
Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park. Winner: Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Winner: Colton Herta, Audretti Autosport w/ Curb-Agajanian
Genesys 300 at Texas. Winner: Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing
XPEL 375 at Texas. Winner: Pato O’Ward, Arrow McLaren SP
GMR Grand Prix at IMS road course. Winner: Rinus VeeKay, Ed Carpenter Racing
Indy 500 winner: Helio Castroneves, Meyer Shank Racing
Chevrolet Dual 1. Winner: Marcus Ericsson, Chip Ganassi Racing
Chevrolet Dual 2: Pato O’Ward, Arrow McLaren SP
Sunday, June 20: Road America, NBCSN, Noon
July 4: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, NBC, Noon
July 11: Exhibition Place, Toronto, NBCSN, Noon
Aug. 8: Nashville, Tenn., NBCSN, 5:30 p.m.
Aug. 14: Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, NBCSN, 12:30 p.m.
Aug. 21: World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, NBCSN, 8 p.m.
Sept. 12: Portland International Raceway, NBC, 3 p.m.
Sept. 19: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, NBC, 3 p.m.
Sept. 26: Long Beach, NBCSN, 3 p.m.
— All times listed are start of TV broadcast ET.
