The 500 Festival commissioned this mural from Indianapolis-based artist Carl Leck to commemorate several important race-related anniversaries occurring in 2016:  the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, the 60th Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade, and the 40th Indianapolis 500 Mini-Marathon.  Originally installed in 2016 on the west wall of the 500 Festival’s headquarters at 21 Virginia Avenue, the mural was relocated to the Circle City Industrial Complex in August 2023.

Depicted in the mural are the Borg-Warner Trophy, which is presented annually to the 500 winner; the original and current track pagodas; and three race cars, one of which is the inaugural 1911 winner, the Marmon Wasp.  Other images include depictions of the 500 Festival Parade and the Mini-Marathon.

See a timelapse of the original installation of the mural at https://vimeo.com/167786445.

Learn more about artist Carl Leck at http://carlleck.net/about-web2011.htm