People wore oversized cowboy hats and Halloween masks, among other things, at 108th Indy 500
What are people wearing at the Indianapolis 500?
As the race fans pile in to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of the 108th running of the Indy 500, let's take a look at what fans decided to wear to the track.
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This lovely gentleman told me his name is John B. Gregg, emphasis on the B “because there’s another John Gregg out there.”
Little did he know he was talking to a state politics reporter!!
His father is the former Democratic gubernatorial candidate. pic.twitter.com/4pm8yFGddK— Kayla Dwyer (@kayla_dwyer17) May 26, 2024
A one-of-a-kind jacket was spotted with pins from previous Indy 500s.
It's official: the greatest jacket at the Speedway belongs to Susan Burch. She's been coming for 30 years, and she adds a pin every race day.
Burch lives in Montana now, but she's
still come the past few years. The jacket stays in Indiana, though- it's too heavy! pic.twitter.com/wn2KGrVJu0— nadia scharf (@nadiaascharf) May 26, 2024
Matching tees worn by a bridal party attending the race.
Caroline Black’s first Indy 500 is sure to be a memorable one— the 27-year-old bride-to-be is celebrating her upcoming wedding in October!
Her bridal party are also attending the race for the first time. As for who they’re rooting for?
They all answered, “The winner!” pic.twitter.com/nouFsTVE1q— Jade Thomas (@jadealexthomas) May 26, 2024
Someone donning a Michael Myers mask was in attendance.
Since I’m having trouble sending videos, here’s some fun I saw during the rain storm:
1. An impromptu a cappella rendition of Garth Brooks, featuring Michael Myers mask pic.twitter.com/r8iATjgtmR— Kayla Dwyer (@kayla_dwyer17) May 26, 2024
A fan was spotted repping their Caitlin Clark jersey.
Spotted at @IMS @wrtv @CaitlinClark22 pic.twitter.com/D6OqbBh0jt
— Nicole Griffin-WRTV (@NicoleGriffinTV) May 26, 2024
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Katie Wiseman is a trending news intern at IndyStar. Contact her at klwiseman@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @itskatiewiseman.
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