Indy 500: Larson’s Double Attempt, Newgarden’s Three-Peat Quest Among Top Storylines

No one has ever won the race three straight times, and this year Newgarden will begin at the very back of the Starting Grid.

Josef Newgarden celebrates after winning the Indianapolis 500 on May 26, 2024. Michael Conroy/AP Photo

The Greatest Spectacle in Racing turns 109 this year as the 2025 Indianapolis 500 takes place Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

It’s part of a full day of prestigious auto races. The day starts with the Monaco Grand Prix in Formula One and concludes with the Coca-Cola 600 in NASCAR. But the Indy 500, the biggest race on the IndyCar Series, is the crown jewel of the day. Here’s a primer on the biggest names and things to know ahead of the race.