04/18/2026
Mark your calendars! The excitement and energy of the Indianapolis 500 is coming to South Bend!
In partnership with Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tire Rack is hosting an Indy 500 Porch Party at our South Bend campus on Wednesday, April 22 from 5:30–7:30 PM.
This event celebrates the classic tradition of “porching”. Dating back to the late 1800s, front porches were the heart of communities. Simple spaces where connections were made, conversations flowed, and neighborhoods came to life. In that spriit, Indy 500 Porch Parties are designed to bring neighbors and race fans together in celebration of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. A porch party in South Bend serves as a reminder that the Indy 500 is Indiana’s race, not just Indianapolis’ race, and there’s no better place to celebrate than Tire Rack!
🏁 Event Highlights
Special guest Doug Boles, President of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar
The Indy 500 Pace Car, 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X
Presentation of the Indy 500 commemorative milk bottle
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
Porch Party kit giveaway featuring Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy 500 porch décor
An Indy 500 themed photobooth
Yard games (giant Jenga, co****le and more!)
🍴 Food Trucks (available for purchase)
The Weiner Shack
Just a Bite Cake Goods
Coastal Carolina BBQ
Roundbelly’s Pizza
This family-friendly community event is open to the public. Bring your crew and enjoy a fun, relaxed evening with great food, great company, and plenty of racing excitement.
To check out the official website for Indy 500 Porch Parties or to enter your space into the 2026 IMS Porch Party Contest, click here.