Indy 500

The Best Photos From Indianapolis 500 Race Weekend

Updated May. 24, 2026 6:52 p.m. ET

The 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 weekend produced a series of unforgettable images, capturing both speed and emotion at every turn.

From roaring engines on the 2.5-mile oval to quiet focus in the garages, Indianapolis Motor Speedway showed a clear contrast of chaos and control. Drivers, crews, and fans all became part of the story, each frame capturing a different side of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

Here are the best photos from this weekend’s Indy 500.

Felix Rosenqvist celebrates in Victory Circle after winning the Indy 500.(Photo by Michael L. Levitt/Lumen via Getty Images)

Felix Rosenqvist celebrates in Victory Circle after winning the Indy 500.(Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Felix Rosenqvist celebrates in Victory Circle after winning the Indy 500. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Felix Rosenqvist reacts after winning the Indy 500. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Fireworks are set off behind the Pagoda as the gates are open for the Indy 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

From unique hats to custom gear, Indy 500 fans always bring the best energy. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

The Borg-Warner Trophy is seen before the start of the Indy 500. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Fireworks are set off behind the Pagoda as the gates are open for the Indy 500. Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Fans in attendance at the start of the Indy 500. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Fans are in attendance at the start of the Indy 500.(Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

A fan poses for a photo before the start of the Indy 500. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Jack and Cheese of Team New York Dog celebrates winning the Wienie 500 during the Indy 500 weekend. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Wienermobiles at the Wienie 500 during the NTT INDYCAR Series during the Indy 500 weekend. (Photo by Brandon Badraoui/Lumen via Getty Images)

Ryan Hunter-Reay (#31), Arrow McLaren Chevrolet (#5), Pato O'Ward, Arrow McLaren Chevrolet during the NTT INDYCAR Series. (Photo by Brandon Badraoui/Lumen via Getty Images)

From left to right Indy 500 winners Al Unser Jr. and Rick Mears and car owner Roger Penske and Josef Newgarden and Hello Castroneves who all won driving for Roger Penske pose for a group photo at the yard of bricks with the Borg Warner Trophy. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)