The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (IMS Museum)’s newest exhibition, “Now Stay Tuned”, opens tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 22, to the public. Located in The Chip Ganassi Gallery in the Lower Level, this rotating exhibit replaces “Best of the Best: The Four-Time Winners.”
“Now Stay Tuned” explores how broadcasting the Indianapolis 500 helped make the race a global phenomenon. The title is a nod to Sid Collins’ famous phrase, “now stay tuned for ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’”, which was created by copywriter Alice Greene in 1955.
Guests will hear the voices of generations past as they’re immersed in different eras of broadcasting. With sections including IMS Radio Network, ABC’s Wide World of Sports, and present-day FOX Sports coverage, guests will learn and listen to the voices of beloved broadcasters who have led race coverage, from Sid Collins and Paul Page to Jim McKay and Bob Jenkins.
“The IMS Museum staff has done a remarkable job of putting ‘Now Stay Tuned’ together. This exhibit showcases the tools and stories of the history of broadcasting, an industry I was proud to be part of for 47 years,” said former chief announcer Paul Page. “Throughout my career, I watched radio, then television, grow and this room is full of memories.”
The exhibit also dives into the evolution of technology, with artifacts including an early radio from 1924, a television receiver from 1948, to a modern-day audio mixing board from IMS Radio Network. Additionally, Marcus Ericsson’s 2022 Indianapolis 500 winning car will showcase how onboard cameras are utilized today.
Guests will also have the chance to become announcers themselves by stepping into a broadcast booth and recording their own race call from pre-selected years.
“The stories of the Indianapolis 500 couldn’t be told without people like Sid Collins, Paul Page, and now, Will Buxton,” said Jason Vansickle, Vice President of Curation and Education. “Many people have fond memories of listening or watching the race growing up, and this exhibit honors the legacies of those broadcasters.”
In addition to “Now Stay Tuned”, the IMS Museum recently opened another rotating exhibition, “Setting the Pace.” Eight Indianapolis 500 pace cars are being showcased in The Bobby Rahal Family Gallery in the Lower Level, replacing the NASCAR Brickyard 400 winning cars that were on display.
“Setting the Pace” highlights the legacy of pace cars, a tradition that started at the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911 and continues to this day. The pace cars include: 1915 Packard Model 5-48, 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser, 1971 Dodge Challenger, 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1991 Dodge Viper RT/10, 1996 Dodge Viper GTS, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS, and this past year’s 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, which was driven by Michael Strahan.
Both rotating exhibits will be open through June 2026.
The Museum is currently operating under winter hours, opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 4 p.m. Guests are encouraged to visit the Museum’s website to plan their visit.
About the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum represents more than a century of motorsports history and is driven by its mission to celebrate and preserve the history behind the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500.Since 1956 when the IMS Museum first opened, it has brought to life the innovation, thrill, and cultural significance of motor racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. What began with only 12 cars on display has become one of the world’s premier collections of racing automobiles and artifacts – with more than 55,000 artifacts and over 150 vehicles. The IMS Museum ignites curiosity, sparks discovery, and embraces tradition.