All year long, fans of open-wheel racing have had their eyes on the 2026 season, but now the buzz isn’t just about engines or drivers. The organizers behind the Indianapolis 500 quietly dropped a hint that next year’s race won’t just be another milestone for the track or the series, but something bigger, something patriotic.

As the nation barrels toward July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the timing for an American-themed celebration could hardly be more perfect. That sense of national pride is exactly what the team at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, working with sponsor Gainbridge, is leaning into.

Indy 500 goes full red, white and blue

On May 26, 2025, Indianapolis Motor Speedway rolled out the official logo for the 110th Running of the Indy 500, and

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