By SEMA News Editors
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Grandstands Sold Out for Indy 500
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) has announced that all reserved seats, including those in the grandstands and suites, are officially sold out for the 109th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25, track officials announced.
According to INDYCAR and IMS president J. Douglas Boles, the facility has more than 230,000 permanent seats.
"As promised, the very best fans in sports have delivered in fitting fashion for the stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and every last reserved seat ticket has been sold," Boles said. "Approximately 350,000 people will experience the ultimate spectacle that is the Indy 500 in person as everyone turns their focus to the 'Racing Capital of the World' on Sunday."
Although reserved seats are no longer available, race day general admission tickets for the IMS infield are still available through race day, and the official IMS Resale Marketplace will be open through Wednesday, May 21, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
The sellout of reserved seats also means the track has lifted the local broadcast delay.
For more information, visit ims.com.
NASCAR Announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026, Landmark Award
NASCAR has announced the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and winner of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR. The three-person class includes Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick. Humpy Wheeler was named the Landmark Award winner.
Members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel met today in an in-person closed session at the Charlotte Convention Center to debate and vote upon the 15 nominees for the induction class of 2026 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award.
The Class of 2026 was determined by votes cast by the Voting Panel, including representatives from NASCAR, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, track owners from major facilities and historic short tracks, media members, manufacturer representatives, competitors (drivers, owners, crew chiefs), recognized industry leaders, a nationwide fan vote conducted through NASCAR.com and the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion (Joey Logano). In all, 49 votes were cast.
Busch and Gant both received 61% of the Modern Era ballot votes. Jeff Burton finished third, followed by Harry Hyde and Randy Dorton. Ray Hendrick received 31% of the Pioneer ballot votes. Bob Welborn finished second.
The two Modern Era inductees came from a group of 10 nominees that included: Greg Biffle, Neil Bonnett, Tim Brewer, Jeff Burton, Kurt Busch, Randy Dorton, Harry Gant, Harry Hyde, Randy LaJoie and Jack Sprague.
Nominees for the Pioneer Ballot included: Jake Elder, Ray Hendrick, Banjo Matthews, Larry Phillips and Ralph Moody.
Nominees for the Landmark Award included Alvin Hawkins, Lesa France Kennedy, Dr. Joseph Mattioli, Les Richter and Humpy Wheeler.
Ten nominees appeared on the Modern Era ballot, which was selected by the traditional Nominating Committee. The same committee selected the five Landmark Award nominees. The Pioneer ballot, which included five nominees whose careers began in 1966 or earlier, was selected by the Honors Committee.
The Class of 2026 Induction Ceremony is set for Friday, January 23, 2026, at the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
For more information, visit nascar.com.
Holley Performance Brands to Expand Ford Fest with New Truck, Off-Road Experiences
Holley Performance Brands has announced the expansion of its annual Ford Fest from a Mustang-centric event into a full-throttle celebration of all things Ford--with expanded truck and off-road experiences that tap into the surging growth of enthusiasts for Bronco and F-150 platforms.
The 7th annual Ford Fest is an action-packed weekend of drag racing, off-road adventures and high-energy motorsports competitions. As the grand finale in Holley’s nationwide series of flagship events, the highly anticipated festival will take place from September 26-27, 2025, at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Holley’s hometown of Bowling Green, Kentucky.
The announcement of the expansion comes after news that Holley Performance Brands would take full ownership of Ford Fest, after several years of hosting the event in partnership with the NMRA World Finals.
“Modern truck and off-road event experiences have become some of our most popular, so we’re pushing the limits this year with new off-road Bronco challenges and bigger truck competitions. If you’re passionate about Ford performance, this is the ultimate weekend to experience it firsthand,” said Matthew Stevenson, president and CEO of Holley Performance Brands.
Ford Fest 2025 will introduce an array of new experiences for the truck and off-road enthusiast audience, including off-road skill training, obstacle courses and expert-led sessions on off-road driving and vehicle recovery for Bronco owners. Additionally, an all-new drag racing class called Truck Warz will provide even more competitive excitement for truck enthusiasts.
Attendees can also explore a wide range of product offerings tailored specifically for Ford performance and customization.
For more information, visit the Holley Performance announcement here or holley.com/event.