Usage

This template is to be used on the individual Indianapolis 500 race pages. This template is appropriate for Indianapolis 500 race articles from roughly 1956 to present.

From 1950 until 1960, the Indianapolis 500 was part of the World Drivers' Championship. Consensus was reached that Indianapolis 500 races included on the WDC calendar should remain with an Indy500-specific infobox.

Due to non-applicable information in post-WWII years, it is not suggested that this infobox be used for races prior to WWII (1911–1916 and 1919–1941). This infobox includes cells for some information that is only appropriate or applicable for more recent editions of the race. Including, but not limited to the pre-race ceremonies, and television information. In addition, the Rookie of the Year Award does not apply prior to 1952.

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[[File:{{{race_logo}}}|frameless]]
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis 500
Sanctioning body{{{sanction}}}
Season{{{season}}}
Date{{{date}}}
Winner{{{winner}}}
Winning team{{{team}}}
Average speed{{{mph}}}
Pole position{{{pole}}}
Pole speed{{{pole_speed}}}
Fastest qualifier{{{fast_time}}}
Rookie of the Year{{{rookie}}}
Most laps led{{{leader}}}
Pre-race ceremonies
National anthem{{{anthem}}}
"Back Home Again in Indiana"{{{back_home}}}
Starting command{{{start_engines}}}
Pace car{{{pace_car}}}
Pace car driver{{{pace_driver}}}
Honorary starter{{{honorary_start}}}
Estimated attendance{{{attendance}}}
TV in the United States
Network{{{network}}}
Announcers{{{announcers}}}
Nielsen ratings{{{rating}}} / {{{share}}}
Chronology
Previous Next
{{{previous}}} {{{next}}}

The following blank version includes all parameters and can be used to copied directly for use. Some of the standard inputs have been included as examples. There were no race logos for earlier races. It is appropriate to substitute this cell with a photograph of the winning car/driver.

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xxth Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis 500
Sanctioning bodyAAA or USAC or Indy Racing League or IndyCar
DateMay xx, xxxx
Average speed000.000 mph (0 km/h)
Pole speed000.000 mph (0 km/h)
Most laps led(xxx)
TV in the United States
NetworkABC
Chronology
Previous Next
xxxx xxxx

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