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Overview: Tailgating, games, grills at Carb Day

Posted at 6:49 PM, May 26, 2017
and last updated 2017-05-26 18:49:01-04

INDIANAPOLIS – People from all over the country flew into Indianapolis this afternoon to attend the 101st running of the Indy 500, but first they had to tackle Carb Day.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was jam packed with people celebrating the kickoff race weekend. Families and friends brought out their grills, lawn chairs, beer pong tables and tents for a good time.

 

You can watch Carb Day coverage in the video player above.

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