2025 Green Flag Relay
Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge
2025 Green Flag Relay
Last year’s Green Flag Relay was the first since FOX became the exclusive broadcaster of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and it did not disappoint. The 2025 relay engaged drivers, partners and race fans alike to garner excitement for the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
Fast Facts
4 Stops
From Bourbon Street in New Orleans until finding its way home to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Green Flag voyaged around the country in 2025.
1,922 Miles
While it kicks off a 500 mile journey on race day, the Green Flag was able to cover a total of 1,922 miles in 2025.
104 Days
The Green Flag started its journey to the 2025 Indianapolis 500 on February 10, 2025 before wrapping up the journey on May 25, 2025.
Relay Map
Relay Journey
STOP 1: BOURBON STREET
February 10, 2025
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Team Penske's Josef Newgarden, winner of the 2023 and 2024 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, brought the Official Green Flag down to Bourbon Street for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. In a weekend where every eye in sports was on New Orleans, Newgarden made sure the Green Flag had it's moment.
📍Bourbon Street
— Indianapolis Motor Speedway (@IMS) February 11, 2025
Did you see two-time defending #Indy500 winner @josefnewgarden on @IndyCarOnFOX?
While at #SBLIX he took this year's Official Green Flag with him to kick off the #GreenFlagRelay!@Team_Penske | #IsItMayYet? pic.twitter.com/DQ8Ta7vNw6
STOP 2: FOX AND FRIENDS IN THE BIG APPLE
February 24, 2025
New York City, New York, USA
Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood and Colton Herta visited Fox Square for a segment on "Fox and Friends." Just before the start of the inaugural season of INDYCAR on FOX, both drivers shared what makes the NTT INDYCAR SERIES a thrilling ride for fans to experience, as well as what specifications allow for the car itself to exceed speeds of 240+ mph.
STOP 3: AT THE BALL PARK IN DETROIT
April 24, 2025
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Ahead of the Detroit Grand Prix, the Official Green Flag was in town and made a stop at Comerica Park. A young Detroit Tigers fan helped get the game started and build anticipation for the Indy 500 and Detroit Grand Prix.
The #GreenFlagRelay of the official #Indy500 flag helped #DetroitGP get the @tigers game off to a great start with a young fan on Wednesday! Watch the same flag wave to begin the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25!@IMS @IndyCar #IsItMayYet // #INDYCAR pic.twitter.com/tYqcipPc8r
— Detroit Grand Prix (@detroitgp) April 24, 2025
STOP 4: SPECIAL DELIVERY
May 25, 2025
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
For the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, an IU Health LifeLine helicopter transported the Official Green Flag to Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Chris Arvin, a trauma patient at IU Health, with his wife Kim by his side, took the flag for a lap and then delivered it to the Yard of Bricks where it eventually signaled the start of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."