Super-Sized Tribute at the Speedway

Josef Newgarden, last year’s Indy 500 champ, is owning the spotlight with a massive 89-foot banner at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Imagine rolling up to race and seeing a giant version of yourself chugging victory milk—that's some real superhero vibes right there! Every racer this year gets greeted by Newgarden's milk-mustached grin as hardcore mind games begin.

Rain or Shine, Test Day's a Go

First day of Indy 500 testing was on and off, literally, with rain cutting track time from 9.5 to a mere 3.2 hours! But Newgarden wasn't slowed down; he topped the speed charts, again, showing off why he’s the man to beat. Meanwhile, Kyle Larson dove into his Indy debut, hitting the track with serious hustle before the showers hit. The weather may be sketchy, throwing plans into the deep end, but these racers are all gas, no brakes.

Victory's Eternal Echo

An Indy 500 win isn’t just a trophy grab; it's forever fame. Winners get their faces plastered on the legendary Borg-Warner Trophy, and even on next year's race tickets. Talk about everlasting glory! Heck, you even get a mini 'Baby Borg' to take home. Can you say best mantelpiece ever?

Race Against, Well... Everything

Despite the dash of drama from Mother Nature, hopes are high to complete the test rounds before teams set sails for the streets of Long Beach. But with Newgarden’s face peering down, every driver knows who's the speed king—until, perhaps, they claim their own giant banner moment. Stay tuned and hit up Statbet for all the juicy race details!

Editor: Vitalina Patskan