Recordings: 2006 Indianapolis 500

A collection of 20 audio clips from the 90th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, the Indianapolis 500. With one of the most dramatic Indy 500 finishes of all time, this edition of the race would be dubbed an “instant classic” and will surely be remembered and recounted by race fans for decades to come. This collection comprises many of the pre-race ceremonies and initial laps of the race which were recorded from the viewing mounds inside turn one, and the final laps of the race which were recorded next to Victory Lane.

On the Banks of the Wabash - 2:09
Performed by the Purdue University Marching Band.

Gen. Richard A Cody - Blackhawk Flyover - 2:07
General Cody was the Vice Chief of Staff of the US Army. At the end of his comments a group of Blackhawk helicopters from the Indiana National Guard flies overhead.

God Bless America - 2:56
Performed by Florence Henderson with the Purdue University Marching Band.

Starting Lineup - 7:24
The starting lineup / driver introductions for the 90th running of the Indianapolis 500, announced by Brent Musberger of ABC.

AJ Foyt Interview - 1:08
Bob Jenkins interviews four-time Indy 500 winner and current car owner AJ Foyt.

Eddie Cheever Jr Interview - 1:32
Bob Jenkins interviews Indy 500 winner and car owner Eddie Cheever Jr.

Buddy Rice Interview - 0:57
Bob Jenkins interviews Indy 500 winner Buddy Rice.

National Anthem - F-16 Flyover - 2:27
The national anthem performed by a group of US servicemen and women followed by a flyover of F-16 fighter jets from the 181st Fighter Wing of the Indiana National Guard from Terre Haute, IN.

Drivers to Your Cars - 0:14
Tom Carnegie instructs all drivers to go to their cars.

Invocation - 2:04
Delivered by Archbishop of Indianapolis Daniel Buechlein.

Taps - 1:10
Performed by Sgt. Byron Bartosh of the Indiana National Guard, the first lone bugler to perform Taps at the Indianapolis 500. It’s amazing how quiet the crowd became during this performance.

Back Home Again in Indiana - 1:42
Performed by Jim Nabors and the Purdue University Marching Band.

Pace Laps - 6:15
Tom Carnegie comments during the warm up laps and final pace lap leading up to the start of the race.

First Two Laps - 3:34
The first two laps of the 90th running of the Indianapolis 500, including the accident involving teammates Jeff Bucknum and PJ Chesson. Note that Tom Carnegie’s voice will be hard to hear due to the reduced recording levels required to capture the very loud sounds of the cars.

Final Pit Stops - 2:52
Pit stops are made after lap 191, during the final caution period in the race.

Michael Andretti Leads Under Yellow - 3:23
Michael Andretti inherits the lead after staying out while other cars pitted during the final caution. Marco Andretti is in second place, with six laps to go. Cars can be heard catching up to the lead pack prior to the race going back to green.

Final Laps - Hornish Wins - 4:40
The last five laps of the 90th running of the Indianapolis 500. Michael Andretti leads, but is passed by son Marco and Sam Hornish Jr. Hornish then passes Marco Andretti on the front straight on the final lap to take the win by just .635 seconds, the second-closest finish in Indy 500 history.

Post Race Comments - 3:22
Post race comments by announcers Dave Calabro and Tom Carnegie as Sam Hornish Jr. makes a victory lap around the track and pulls into Victory Lane.

Victory Lane Interview - 2:29
Jack Arute of ABC interviews Sam Hornish Jr. as he gets out of his car and celebrates his win with the traditional drink of milk.

Finishing Order - Top 10 - 5:38
Dave Calabro and Tom Carnegie announce the top ten finishers and make closing comments.