2025 Indy 500: Start Time, Race Highlights, and How Fans Are Celebrating the Moment with AI

The Indy 500, officially known as the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500, roared to life on Sunday, May 26, 2025, with more than 300,000 fans filling the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Dubbed “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” the event brought high-speed drama, record-breaking attempts, and star-studded appearances to motorsports’ biggest stage.

If you’re wondering what time the Indy 500 started, the green flag dropped at 12:45 PM ET, following hours of pre-race festivities that began at 10:30 AM.

Key Highlights from the 2025 Indy 500

• New Network Debut: The race aired on FOX for the first time, shifting from its longtime home on NBC. This change brought a refreshed broadcasting style and wider exposure.

• Josef Newgarden’s Challenge: The two-time defending champion faced a tough battle starting from the back of the grid after a rule violation. His attempt to make history with a third straight win was one of the most talked-about storylines of the day.

• Double Duty Spotlight: NASCAR star Kyle Larson made headlines as he attempted the rare “Double Duty,” racing both the Indy 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 in the same day.

• Tom Brady’s 200mph Ride: NFL legend Tom Brady joined the thrill by riding shotgun in a two-seater at over 200 mph with driver Jimmie Johnson—a crowd-pleasing moment that went viral before the race even began.

AI Meets the Track: Celebrate the Indy 500 in Digital Style

As fans relive the adrenaline and emotion of the 2025 Indy 500, many are turning to creative tech to capture the moment—and that’s where AI steps in.

Using the AI Photo Generator, fans can recreate their favorite race-day scenes or dream up their own motorsport-inspired artwork. Whether it’s a futuristic race poster, a custom tribute to your favorite driver, or a stylized crowd moment—AI lets your imagination hit top speed.

You can:

• Generate custom Indy 500 race posters

• Design your own driver avatar or team logo

• Share AI artwork on social media to show your Indy pride

In a world where AI meets adrenaline, MagicShot’s AI Photo Generator helps you tell your Indy story in an entirely new way.

Watch & Learn More

Want to dive deeper into the day’s action or relive the entire event?

• Official race schedule and broadcast:
  Indianapolis Motor Speedway – Race Day Info

• FOX Sports coverage recap:
  FOX Sports – Indy 500 Highlights