No Trump at the Indy 500, but what politicians will be at IMS on race day this year?
President Donald Trump will not attend the 2025 Indianapolis 500 on May 25, but plenty of other Hoosier politicians will be at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on race day along with 300,000-plus fans.
IndyStar asked some of our local and statewide elected officials for their Indy 500 plans. Here's what we found:
Braun is expected to attend the Indy 500, a press secretary told IndyStar. The May 25 race will be Braun's first Indy 500 since he was sworn in as governor in January.
Braun has already participated in other Indy 500 festival events leading up to the race - and received the first milk bottle of May at the governor's residence earlier this month.
Mayor Joe Hogsett is a frequent attendee of race-related events. His office confirmed he will be at the Speedway all morning on Race Day to celebrate with race fans. Then he'll watch the race live on television with family since the grandstands are sold out, his office said. He has attended lead-up events including Breakfast at the Brickyard. He recently called May his "favorite month of the year."
A spokesperson for U.S. Sen. Todd Young confirmed that Young will attend the Indy 500.
Young earlier this month reintroduced legislation advocating for tax breaks that could help IMS pay for future upgrades. He also displayed a checkered flag outside his senate office to celebrate the month of May.
A spokesperson for U.S. Sen. Jim Banks said that Banks will attend the race. Banks posted photos on X from a May 19 visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where he was joined by Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno.
Former Vice President Mike has not confirmed his plans for race day, but plans to be at IMS on May 23 where he will tour the newly remodeled IMS Museum and visit Gasoline Alley, a spokesperson for his political organization told IndyStar.
The former Indiana governor is no stranger to the Indy 500 and has attended the race more than 30 times, including during his term as vice president.
A spokesman for Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith confirmed that Beckwith will attend the race. He's also recently attended practice and associated events.
Attorney General Todd Rokita will be at the race, his spokesman confirmed. His office recently warned fans about potential ticket scams associated with the race.
U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, who's congressional district includes Hamilton County, is expected to attend the Indy 500, a spokesperson told IndyStar.
A spokesperson for U.S. Rep. Jefferson Shreve, who's congressional district includes the southern portion of Indianapolis, said he plans to attend the race.
U.S. Rep. André Carson, who represents Indianapolis, is not expected to attend the race as he is in Washington, per his spokeswoman.
Contact IndyStar state government and politics reporter Brittany Carloni at brittany.carloni@indystar.com. Follow her on Twitter/X @CarloniBrittany.
Contact senior government accountability reporter Hayleigh Colombo at hcolombo@indystar.com.
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