The return of a full-capacity Indianapolis Motor Speedway introduced out a full vary of feelings earlier than the Indy 500.
There was satisfaction impressed by Jordan Fisher’s efficiency of “The Star Spangled Banner.” There was the pageantry because of the flyover by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. There was the pure, real pleasure of a colossal crowd that wasn’t restricted in measurement — for the first time since 2020.
It’s secure to say Indy 500 fans felt all the feels.
“Hell of a rendition,” one fan tweeted afterwards. “Thunderbirds for the flyover was badass,” another said.
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Both racing fans — and gaming fans — have been thrilled by “The Star Spangled Banner” carried out by Fisher, who additionally occurs to be an avid gamer. The 28-year-old actor and musician is best-known for his role in Broadway’s “Dear Evan Hansen.”
After his transferring efficiency, the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds captivated fans, flying in their signature “Delta” formation over IMS.
This is not the first time the acclaimed group, “America’s Ambassadors in Blue,” graced the skies over IMS The Thunderbirds additionally carried out the pre-race flyover in 2020, however they did so above empty grandstands on account of the pandemic.
“Bringing them, together with the fans, to IMS (this 12 months) will actually give the occasion a ‘Back Home Again’ feeling,” the Indianapolis Motor Speedway stated in a press release, ahead of the Indy 500.
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On race day, fans appeared to agree. Here’s how they reacted to the National Anthem and the Thunderbirds flyover on-line:
IndyStar reporters Domenica Bongiovanni and Claire Rafford contributed to this report.
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