Recordings: 2005 Indianapolis 500

Sounds from the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. Includes selected pre-race ceremonies, the first lap of the race, Tom Carnegie and Dave Calabro calling the late-race duel between Dan Wheldon and Danica Patrick, and the announcement of Wheldon as the winner. Recorded from the viewing mounds on the inside of turn one (unless otherwise noted) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 29, 2005.

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Gasoline Alley on Race Morning - Length: 01:41
Miscellaneous crowd noises from Gasoline Alley on race morning. Recorded from just outside the entrance to the garage area.

Driver Introductions - Length: 07:08
The band Three Doors Down performs as television host Brent Musberger introduces the drivers. Occasionally interrupted by the world’s squeakiest cooler.

Florence Henderson Sings God Bless America - Length: 02:33
Florence Henderson sings God Bless America prior to the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500.

General Colin Powell Addresses the Crowd - Length: 01:54
Honorary pace car driver General Colin Powell addresses the crowd prior to the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500.

National Anthem and B2 Stealth Flyover - Length: 02:53
The singing of the national anthem and flyover by a B2 Stealth Bomber prior to the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. The sounds will move all around in this recording because I spun around taking photos of the B2 as it went overhead (I wasn’t about to miss that just to record some sounds!).

Invocation - Length: 02:08
The invocation delivered by the Archbishop of Indianapolis Daniel Buechlein prior to the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Reg-gie, Reg-gie, Reg-gie - Length: 00:10
The crowd chants Reg-gie, Reg-gie, Reg-gie for honorary starter and recently retired Indiana Pacer Reggie Miller prior to the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Jim Nabors Sings Back Home Again in Indiana - Length: 01:41
Jim Nabors performs the song Back Home Again in Indiana prior to the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Lady and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines - Length: 01:18
Mari Hulman George gives the command for the drivers to start their engines prior to the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Start of the 2005 Indianapolis 500 - Length: 01:27
Tom Carnegie calls the action for the first lap of the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Danica Patrick Takes the Lead - Length: 06:13
Tom Carnegie and Dave Calabro comment during yellow flag laps 187-188 and call Danica Patrick’s pass of Dan Wheldon on lap 189 of the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. Listen for the roar of the crowd cheering Patrick as she takes the lead on the restart.

Dan Wheldon Takes the Lead - Length: 02:16
Tom Carnegie and Dave Calabro call the action as Dan Wheldon and Danica Patrick battle in the closing stages of the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Dan Wheldon Wins the 2005 Indianapolis 500 - Length: 05:55
Tom Carnegie and Dave Calabro call the action over the final five laps as Dan Wheldon wins the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500.