{"id":441802,"date":"2026-05-14T18:53:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/441802\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T18:53:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:53:08","slug":"indy-500-legends-in-spotlight-in-new-fox-film-debuting-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/441802\/","title":{"rendered":"Indy 500 Legends in Spotlight in New FOX Film Debuting Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the lead-up to the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 24, FOX Sports Films announced May 14 a new one-hour documentary special, \u201cTHE 500: IMMORTALITY AT INDY,\u201d premiering at 6 p.m. ET Saturday, May 16 on FOX, following the network\u2019s coverage of Day 1 of Indianapolis 500 qualifying.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by FOX INDYCAR analyst, 2016 Indy 500 pole sitter and nine-time Indy 500 participant James Hinchcliffe, the film brings viewers on a cinematic journey inside the hallowed halls of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum to explore the defining moments, people and turning points that have shaped \u201cThe Greatest Spectacle in Racing\u201d and what it takes to achieve immortality at the world\u2019s most iconic race.<\/p>\n<p>SEE:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wIb8klR8gOk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Official Trailer<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt FOX Sports Films, we tell compelling stories that are rooted in sports culture, and the Indianapolis 500\u2019s celebrated history is especially ripe with iconic moments and memories,\u201d said Barry Nugent, vice president, development &amp; original programming, FOX Sports. \u201cEvery driver comes to The Brickyard to chase a dream, and anyone who experiences the race leaves with something powerful that lasts beyond the finish line.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Featuring voices from racing icons and storytellers past and present, including Helio Castroneves, Scott Dixon, Janet Guthrie, Tony Kanaan, Arie Luyendyk, Josef Newgarden, Pato O\u2019Ward, Alex Palou, Danica Patrick, Will Power, Alexander Rossi, Lyn St. James and FOX Sports\u2019 Jamie Little, the film showcases the Indy 500 spectacle and a myriad of challenges drivers and their teams face on the road to victory.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is something magical about Indianapolis Motor Speedway and something almost religious about the Indianapolis 500,\u201d Hinchcliffe said. \u201cAbundant with history and memorable moments for racers and fans alike, being able to share some of the amazing stories with viewers through the new FOX Sports Films documentary, \u2018THE 500: IMMORTALITY AT INDY,\u2019 is a real honor. I hope it helps fans relive their fondest Indy 500 memories while introducing a whole new audience to what makes this race \u2018The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>More than 100 years of dreams and sacrifice have cemented the Indianapolis 500 as the ultimate test of greatness. Through the lens of the Borg-Warner Trophy, \u201cTHE 500: IMMORTALITY AT INDY\u201d explores the fine line between triumph and despair, exemplified by JR Hildebrand\u2019s heartbreaking second-place finish in 2011, Tony Kanaan\u2019s 12-year journey to redemption, alongside trailblazers Janet Guthrie and Lyn St. James, whose impact helped reshape the sport. From Ray Harroun&#8217;s pioneering victory at the inaugural race in 1911 to the stars chasing glory today, every artifact at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum tells a story. Together they tell the greatest one in motorsports.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For the past five years as INDYCAR\u2019s partner, we have had the privilege of telling the stories of America\u2019s greatest race and the immortal heroes who win it,\u201d said Pat Dimon, director and president of Front Office Sports Studios. \u201cThis year on FOX, we capture the insight and emotions in the history of the greatest event in racing \u2013 the Indianapolis 500. Through the voices of the sport\u2019s legendary figures, \u2018THE 500: IMMORTALITY AT INDY\u2019 takes viewers behind the scenes of the most defining moments in over 100 years at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTHE 500: IMMORTALITY AT INDY\u201d is executive produced by Dimon, Dan DiStefano, Adam Marinelli and Morgan Hertzan of Front Office Sports Studios, along with Eric Shanks, Brad Zager and Nugent from FOX Sports. Ariana Rotstein, Carl Hansen, Michael Vayder and Rita O\u2019Dea also serve as producers.<\/p>\n<p>FOX Sports Films is dedicated to presenting captivating global sports documentaries through an unconventional and entertaining lens. Working with FOX Sports\u2019 league and conference partners, the brand produces original programming, connecting live sports events to sports culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In the lead-up to the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 24,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":441803,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[85,46,105],"class_list":["post-441802","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-sports","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/441802","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=441802"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/441802\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/441803"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=441802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=441802"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=441802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}