Indianapolis 500 is a bucket-list experience, even for those who aren’t racing fans

Last month’s solar eclipse inspired some Chicagoans to make the three-hour drive down I-65 to Indianapolis to experience the path of totality. One of the most popular viewing sites, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, welcomed 50,000 guests to the “Racing Capital of the World,” and then invited them back for an even bigger party — the Indianapolis 500. Coming up on its 108th running, the iconic race is the largest single-day sporting event in the world, attracting upward of 330,000 attendees to the massive motorsports landmark. Regardless of whether you’re a...