Music Rocks in Speedway, Indiana
| Video of the band “Duck and Run” performing live for the masses on Carb Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. |

Speedway music events tend to revolve around local festivities having something to do with racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The 500 Festival Carb Day, for example, is an all-day Speedway music fest for the fans who crowd the stands at the track to listen, drink beer, munch picnics and enjoy the company of like-minded race lovers.
For those who prefer a more formal approach to music, or are simply in the market for more variety, there’s a cornucopia of opportunities for enjoying live music in Indianapolis, capital of Indiana and Speedway’s host city. Check the handy links at the bottom of this article.
Below is a list of some of the favorite venues for music in Speedway.
Speedway Music
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Miller Lite Carb Day is the day when race car fans get together at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to listen to big-name national bands, drink beer, and generally party together before the big Indianapolis 500-mile race. |
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Kelly’s Pub Too is a favorite place to go in Speedway for Karaoke during the week and live music on Saturdays. |
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HeART of ART is a summer camp at Speedway’s Meadowood Park, which teaches Speedway children music,as well as the other arts. |
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The Speedway Senior High School has an excellent music program, with an award-winning marching band. |
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Winner’s Circle Lounge is one of the popular Speedway bars that provides Karaoke and other special Speedway events with music. Situated right next to the track on the southwest corner. |
See articles and photos on greater Indianapolis music.
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