Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Unveils a New Exhibit Honoring the History of Broadcasting the Indianapolis 500
In an exciting development, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has opened a new exhibit titled "Now Stay Tuned" that celebrates the history of broadcasting the Indianapolis 500. This new addition to the museum's collection is set to take visitors on a journey through different eras of broadcasting, from the early days of radio and television to modern-day coverage.
The exhibit features a rotating display of artifacts, including an early radio from 1924, a television receiver from 1948, and a modern-day audio mixing board from IMS Radio Network. Visitors will also have the chance to become announcers themselves by stepping into a broadcast booth and recording their own race call from pre-selected years.
The museum's director expressed gratitude for the prestigious "Museum of the Year" award given by the International Historic Motoring Awards, which recognizes the greatest achievements in preserving motorsports history. This honor is a testament to the passion and dedication of the entire team at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.
In addition to the new exhibit, the museum recently opened another rotating exhibition titled "Setting the Pace." This display showcases eight Indianapolis 500 pace cars, including a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 that was driven by Michael Strahan.
In an exciting development, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has opened a new exhibit titled "Now Stay Tuned" that celebrates the history of broadcasting the Indianapolis 500. This new addition to the museum's collection is set to take visitors on a journey through different eras of broadcasting, from the early days of radio and television to modern-day coverage.
The exhibit features a rotating display of artifacts, including an early radio from 1924, a television receiver from 1948, and a modern-day audio mixing board from IMS Radio Network. Visitors will also have the chance to become announcers themselves by stepping into a broadcast booth and recording their own race call from pre-selected years.
The museum's director expressed gratitude for the prestigious "Museum of the Year" award given by the International Historic Motoring Awards, which recognizes the greatest achievements in preserving motorsports history. This honor is a testament to the passion and dedication of the entire team at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.
In addition to the new exhibit, the museum recently opened another rotating exhibition titled "Setting the Pace." This display showcases eight Indianapolis 500 pace cars, including a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 that was driven by Michael Strahan.
! It's so cool to see how broadcasting has evolved over the years. I mean, can you even imagine listening to the Indy 500 on radio back in the 1920s? 
It's crazy to think about how far we've come with technology and now we have these awesome audio mixing boards that let us record our own commentary 
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! Wouldn't that be lit? 
I'm definitely going to check out this new exhibit when I get the chance. The pace car exhibition sounds awesome too, especially that 2025 Corvette ZR1 
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I mean, who doesn't love the thrill of watching the fastest cars in the world go around the track? And now they're giving visitors a chance to become announcers themselves? That's just genius! They need to make this exhibit accessible online too so we can experience it from home 
. It's great to see all the hard work and dedication they've put into preserving motorsports history. And yay for the new exhibit, can't wait to check it out in person! 
It's like, totally fascinating to see how broadcasting the Indianapolis 500 has evolved over time - from those old-school radios in 1924 to modern-day audio mixing boards 
. And can you believe they have a booth where you can record your own race call? 
I'm also loving the fact that they're showcasing eight pace cars, including that sweet 2025 Corvette ZR1 
. It's gonna be so cool to see all these exhibits together - "Now Stay Tuned" and "Setting the Pace" sound like an epic combo 
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. And now they're letting you be the announcer too? I bet it's just like being part of the old-timey radio shows - just imagine the excitement and drama! By the way, where was Michael Strahan driving that pace car in 2025? I'm pretty sure he's a sports anchor or something... 
! I mean, who doesn't love watching history come to life? It's like stepping into a time machine and getting to relive all the iconic moments from Indy 500 broadcasts past, present, and future 
. I'm defo gonna have to check it out ASAP and maybe even give my own play-by-play as an announcer 
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They should've gone for some more interactive and immersive experiences instead. And don't even get me started on the "become an announcer" section... it's just a glorified audio booth setup 
. Where's the depth? The storytelling? It feels like they're just trying to pad out space with cheap gimmicks. Can't they focus on showcasing some real Indy 500 history or something?
, an entire exhibit just for broadcasting the Indy 500? Like, don't get me wrong, it's cool and all, but what about the actual racing part of the event? 
Ah man, I'm so stoked about this new exhibit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum! I mean, can you imagine listening to the Indy 500 on the radio back in '24? It's crazy to think those guys were just trying to get their broadcast out there without all the fancy tech we have now 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to be an announcer for a minute? They have all these awesome artifacts on display, from vintage radios to the fancy mixing boards used today 
! The addition of this new exhibit is just another reason why I love visiting the IMS Museum when I can – there's always something new to learn and see 
I'm literally so stoked about this new exhibit at the Indy Motor Speedway Museum! It's amazing to see how far broadcasting technology has come and how it's all still connected to the iconic Indianapolis 500. Can you imagine hearing your own voice on the radio as a young announcer in 1924? That's some serious nostalgia right there 
just saw this new exhibit at the IMS Museum and it's so cool they got an old radio from 1924 
and now you can even record your own race call 
that's a great way to get into the spirit of things