Indianapolis, Indiana – From on-track action and high-flying demonstrations to hip DJs and cool rock concerts, Miller Lite Carb Day on Friday, May 24 is the ultimate boost into the Greatest Weekend in Racing.

 

“Miller Lite Carb Day is the unofficial start to summer and the kickoff to race weekend,” Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles said. “It’s a full day of fun, with something for everyone to enjoy. It’s a day like no other at the Racing Capital of the World.”

 

Gates will open at 8 a.m. at IMS, allowing fans ample time to explore and find the best seat before the stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES take to the famed 2.5-mile oval for the final practice before the 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

 

After practice concludes, the action shifts to the sky with a Thunderbirds practice demonstration and the Red Bull Air Force.

 

The United States Air Force Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds, will perform the flyover during pre-race ceremonies for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 26. Fans in attendance on Miller Lite Carb Day will get a special treat as the Thunderbirds conduct a practice demonstration in preparation for Race Day.

 

The Red Bull Air Force are known for pushing the boundaries of flight and making the impossible possible. Featuring Mike Swanson and Jeff Provenzano, the expert team has completed tens of thousands of successful jumps between them, making them some of the most accomplished and experienced aviation squads on the planet.

 

The Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge has been a staple of the Indianapolis 500 since 1977. Pit crews compete head-to-head in single eliminations for the opening rounds, meeting for a best-of-three showdown in the final. During each round, the crews conduct a standard pit stop, which includes switching all four tires and simulating refueling, in the shortest possible time on a specially constructed dual pit lane.

 

Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing won his fourth Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge in 2023 by besting Team Penske’s Will Power in the best-of-three finals.

 

The 2024 Indy Pit Stop Challenge will feature the high-energy style and versatile genre range of DJ Mystro, who has been recognized as one of the Midwest’s most promising breakout DJs. Mystro, an Indianapolis native, is a party starter and a lifelong musician and drummer. He’s taken his music knowledge and transitioned those abilities to bring the heat to weddings, corporate events, clubs, concerts and festivals across the world. Mystro also performs as an official DJ for the Indiana Pacers and Indianapolis Colts.

 

Gates for the Miller Lite Carb Day Concert will open at 2 p.m. this year, allowing for more entertainment, including Indianapolis recording artist Kid Quill. Headliner George Thorogood & The Destroyers will be joined by special guest Gin Blossoms, which will open the show.

 

 

Miller Lite Carb Day general admission tickets start at just $45. All general admission, concert pit and VIP Deck concert tickets include admission to the concert and to on-track activities that day at IMS, which include the final practice for the 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge and the Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge. Children 15 and under are free with a paying adult.

 

The 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is scheduled for Sunday, May 26. Tickets are on sale now at IMS.com, by calling 317-492-6700 or by visiting the IMS Ticket Office at the IMS Administration Building.

Toronto, Ontario - Road to Racing (R2R) currently has two talented Canadian drivers, Callum Baxter and Mayer Deonarine, who are competing in the prestigious GB4 race series in the UK. Partnering with MotorSport Vision, Europe's largest motor racing circuit operator, and REV TV, R2R has arranged for the full 2024 GB4 race series to be broadcast in Canada on REV TV with the majority of the proceeds from advertising revenue during the broadcasts going towards funding amateur motorsports initiatives in Canada, aligning with R2R's mission to support aspiring amateur racers and promote diversity and inclusion in motorsports.

 

Richard Randle, Media and PR Officer at MotorSport Vision Ltd, GB3, and GB4 Championships, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating:

"We are delighted to collaborate with Road To Racing and REV TV to bring our thrilling GB4 action to Canadian fans. This partnership underscores our commitment to expanding the reach of British motorsports and supporting grassroots initiatives worldwide."

 

Edward Kanerva Director of Marketing and Programming at REV TV, commented, "REV TV is proud to partner with Road To Racing and MSV to showcase the GB4 race series to our Canadian audience. We believe in the power of motorsports to inspire and engage fans of all ages, and this partnership exemplifies our commitment to delivering high-quality racing content to our viewers."

 

The GB4 race series features exhilarating wheel-to-wheel action and fierce competition, and with this new partnership, Canadian fans can now enjoy the excitement and see elite Canadian drivers compete.

 

Samantha Tan finished a successful one-off weekend in GT America with a GT4 podium and an additional top five finish at Long Beach.

 

Back competing at the Long Beach street circuit for the first time since 2019, Samantha entered round two of this year’s GT America, which supported this weekend’s IndyCar Long Beach Grand Prix, for her first race in a GT4 car since 2021. On top of that, the two, 40-minute sprint races marked her competitive debut aboard the new ‘G82’ generation BMW M4 GT4.

 

Despite the steep learning curve, Samantha’s weekend with ST Racing got off to a solid start with 7th on the GT4 grid in race one (the #38 BMW qualified just over a tenth shy of the division’s second row). 7th quickly became 6th in the first race, thanks to a fighting start by BMW M Motorsport ambassador Samantha into Long Beach’s notorious turn one.

 

Keeping the Flying Lizard Motorsports’ Aston Martin in her sights across the opening stages (which included several exploratory passing attempts into turn one), Samantha made the move for 5th stick shortly after half-distance, breezing past the Vantage on the approach to West Shoreline Drive. Just a few laps later, Samantha was on the tail of 4th-placed Heart of Racing Team: the BMW was even alongside, and out-dragging, the Vantage several times down East Seaside Way. A possible fight for a GT4 podium was sadly derailed however when several of the GT3 frontrunners attempted to pass the #38 BMW M4 GT4 by Long Beach’s famous fountain, a move that ultimately cost the BMW valuable ground on its rivals. Still, 5th in the GT4 class first-time out boded well for the following afternoon.

 

Race two on Sunday got off to an even better start. Having qualified 3rd of the GT4 runners, Samantha was already alongside 2nd-placed Rotek Racing heading into turn one, but opted instead for a more conservative approach, to retain 3rd and bide her time. Indeed, just over 15 minutes later, Samantha was up and past the Aston Martin for 2nd, a position Samantha held all the way to the chequered flag, despite enormous pressure in the closing stages.

 

Alongside the podium finish, Samantha also posted the third fastest GT4 race lap of race two.

 

Samantha Tan, driver and ST Racing co-owner: “P2 and P5 at the Long Beach Grand Prix! It was the first time I got to race the new G82 M4 GT4 for my debut in GT America, so it was a bit of a challenge trying to learn the new car and relearn the track. I haven’t been back since 2019, but we maximized every session and the team gave me a great car to fight with. On Sunday, I put everything together and brought home a second place finish! Proud to achieve this in my first outing with the GT4 and as the only woman in the series. I eagerly look forward to GTWC Sebring in just a couple weeks!”

 

Kenneth Tan, ST Racing team principal: “The Long Beach GP was very well attended this year with large crowds of race enthusiasts everywhere. Sam put on a very courageous and skilled drive the whole weekend despite never having driven the new M4 GT4 (G82) race car until this past weekend. She started a little conservative but quickly and progressively got faster and in fact, she had at certain points during both races, the fastest lap times. I am very happy to see her progress to this elevated level in her race craft and excited to see what she can do at the next race in Sebring.”

 

Samantha returns to the GT World Challenge America and GT3 race action with ST Racing at the Sebring International Raceway on 3-5 May. Two weeks later, the GTWC America season continues with rounds five and six at the Circuit of the Americas on 17-19 May.