Carb Day 2023 is underway. See photos, video and social media reaction
Happy Carb Day!
The day that began as a time to adjust carburetors ahead of the Indy 500 has evolved to include music, food and plenty of tradition.
While no Indy 500 car has had a carburetor in more than half a century, it is still a crucial day for drivers to get in their final preparations for the race on Sunday.
Over the decades, big-name concerts have become as much a part of the day as the racing.
The 2023 edition will feature Grammy-winner Bryan Adams.
Soul Asylum, also a Grammy-winning act best known for a string of '90s hits including "Runaway Train," will open.
Check out the sights and sounds from the day below.
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2023 Carb Day gets underway
It's @MillerLite #CarbDay, and the gates are open!
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Plan Ahead https://t.co/OLvD4AEN8L@AdvanceAuto is here to help you plan ahead. RT for a chance to #AdvanceYourRaceDay for Sunday!#INDYCAR | #ThisIsMay pic.twitter.com/XMVKDk7ax2— Indianapolis Motor Speedway (@IMS) May 26, 2023
Let’s get this party started, @bryanadams!
Now: #Indy500 practice
Later: @MillerLite #CarbDay concert.
TGIF! #ThisIsMay pic.twitter.com/GSCWaMRzFA— Indianapolis Motor Speedway (@IMS) May 26, 2023
#CarbDay #Indy500 #Indianapolis pic.twitter.com/xiLjOEtJGG
— M. (@Dragula89) May 26, 2023
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Carb Day on the track
Katherine is a 42 year old veteran driver who is fulltime in @IMSA sportscars this year. She is known for keeping a cool head. She is a great follow at @katherinelegge #CarbDay #Indy500 @IMS https://t.co/yZbbFsKcJH
— John Daly (@TheDalyPlanet) May 26, 2023
The sound of @IMS 🏎️🔈🏎️🔈🏎️🔈#Indy500 #CarbDay pic.twitter.com/zr1rIRWzP5
— Marion EB (@Marion_EB) May 26, 2023
It’s #CARBDAY at @IMS! Final practice for #INDY500 is underway and it’s PERFECT weather for both drivers and fans!#ThisIsMay #INDYCAR pic.twitter.com/Cgmzjcjw8o
— Firestone Racing (@FirestoneRacing) May 26, 2023
Zoom zoom. #Indy500 #CarbDay @IMS pic.twitter.com/OUyRFLdwme
— Paul Dalbey (@Fieldof33) May 26, 2023
Disney may have trademarked “Happiest Place on Earth” but for me, @IMS is it. #Indianapolis500 #CarbDay pic.twitter.com/bGq5JP6ggN
— Donald Mascola (@ndcar) May 26, 2023
Finishing #CarbDay strong with sunset laps 🏎️🦾 #ThisIsMay #Indy500 #INDYCAR pic.twitter.com/4TPzIXEtMU
— Borg-Warner Trophy® (@BorgTrophy) May 26, 2023
The people of Carb Day
Pretty packed for #Indy500 Carb Day. #INDYCAR pic.twitter.com/l0iOLfBVVX
— Clark Wade (@ClarkWade34) May 26, 2023
We may be fairly new to all this Indy stuff compared to many multi generational veterans here (the outfits, the patches, the bling, the passion 🤯 Y’all are amazing!!!! 🫶) but damn I love this place @IMS ☀️🏎️🔈😎 #CarbDay #Indy500 #FansLikeNoOther 🧡 pic.twitter.com/DKR5rICAtK
— Marion EB (@Marion_EB) May 26, 2023
It’s always a good day when @MurderHawk500 spares your life.#IndyCar / #Indy500 / #CarbDay pic.twitter.com/SjTwwfkg27
— Cassie 🏁 (@mama_gforce) May 26, 2023
First #CarbDay stop - fun in the Coke Lot #trackteam13 @FeliciaLawrence @DomMirandaTV pic.twitter.com/eVQd5ISE9a
— Angela Buchman (@angelabuchman) May 26, 2023
We have got a CROWD here today!#CarbDay #Indy500 #IndyCar pic.twitter.com/JxN6DqE6oD
— Christopher DeHarde (@CDeHarde) May 26, 2023
You know it’s a good #carbday crowd when then plaza looks like this. #indy500 #ims pic.twitter.com/B2oZ5prSOg
— Jenna M (@viewthrumylense) May 26, 2023
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Carb Day food
Pagoda kebabs have been procured. Wait all year for these bad boys. 🤤#IndyCar / #CarbDay / #Indy500 pic.twitter.com/hqJKsSeaam
— Cassie 🏁 (@mama_gforce) May 26, 2023
Only @smileyradioshow would bring his own personal chef to #CarbDay 🏎️😅 pic.twitter.com/NPIjDFTdub
— 99.5 zpl (@995zpl) May 26, 2023
We found some food @FeliciaLawrence 😊🏁😊#carbday #trackteam13 pic.twitter.com/1yI5P1eodj
— Angela Buchman (@angelabuchman) May 26, 2023
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Bryan Adams and the Carb Day Concert
Who’s here jamming out with me at the @MillerLite #CarbDay Concert? Drop a 🎸 in the replies! #Indy500 https://t.co/Lz40MSvH6H
— Borg-Warner Trophy® (@BorgTrophy) May 26, 2023
Hey @bryanadams! 25,000+ are here @IMS are here to greet you to @MillerLite Carb Day @IMS! pic.twitter.com/SgP6WYpag7
— J. Douglas Boles (@jdouglas4) May 26, 2023
Bryan Adams is up there somewhere. #Indy500 #CarbDay #SnakePit pic.twitter.com/zjwxqSScF7
— Gord Smith 🇨🇦🏁 (@elgordo99) May 26, 2023
Got it pretty good for #carbday @IMS @soulasylum pic.twitter.com/vvAKKFN9mI
— Matt Schneider (@Bubba_Todd) May 26, 2023
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Carb Day 2023: See the scene from IMS, Bryan Adams concert
