The 109th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 25, 2025, on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. But there's plenty of action on the track before the race.

Indy 500 schedule for race day, Sunday, May 25

6 a.m. : Gates open; cannon blast and pyrotechnics

7 a.m. : Snake pit gates open

8 a.m. : Snake pit concert begins Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

8:55-10:10 a.m. : Borg Warner Trophy march to the bricks.

9:20 a.m. : Cars to pit lane

10:26 a.m. : "On the Banks of the Wabash," Purdue band

10:40 a.m. : Indy 500 winners lap

10:44 a.m. : Honorary starter receives green flag, trackside stage

10:54 a.m. : Historic cars lap

10:55 a.m. : Cars to grid on front stretch

11:22 a.m. : Team USA salute

11:25 a.m. : Military appr

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