The Indianapolis 500 is one of the biggest — and this writer would argue the best — motor sports events in the world. And the 106th running of it is Sunday, May 29.
But with all the drivers and teams and traditions and rules and stats, there’s a lot to keep track of, and that can be especially challenging for casual or novel fans trying to keep pace with diehard ones on race day.
That’s OK because we’re here to help with a guide to the 2022 Indy 500, which could be useful if you’re trying to brush up on what’s going on before Sunday’s race or if you’re totally new to this and are just trying to sound like you know what you’re talking about among people who do.
So here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 Indy 500.