Countdown to 100th Indy 500 begins with 100-day out events

The countdown for the 100th Indianapolis 500 is on.

On Feb. 18, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway threw a kickoff Midnight on the Bricks event for 1,500 of its closest friends and fans featuring music, driver appearances and behind the scene tours of the famed facility

As fans waited to count down to midnight on the Yard of Bricks, IMS president Doug Boles and Mark Miles, CEO of Hulman & Company, parent of INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, unveiled the ticket for May's race.

The ticket, which features 2015 winner Juan Pablo Montoya, will be printed on a clear plastic stock that will be scanned rather than torn on Race Day, making it an even more collectable keepsake.

As the clock struck 12 a.m., Boles asked the crowd to join him in a sing-along rendition “Don’t Stop Believing," by Journey, who will entertain fans as part of Miller Lite Carb Day.

If you couldn’t make the party or couldn’t stay up late, we’ve got you covered. Click this LINK to view a gallery of images from the event. 

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