IndyStar's best photos from the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500

Fireworks go off behind the pagoda Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

A man takes a nap in the grandstands, Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The crew of Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) run onto the track to celebrate after winning the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 Sunday, May 26, 2024.

Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) celebrates, Sunday, May 26, 2024, after winning the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

People, name not given, chug beer, Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) holds his hands over his sons ears as the U.S. Thunderbirds fly over Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The cars race down the tack in the last 20 laps Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden celebrates on the victory podium after winning the Indy 500 on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The sun rises over the pagoda and front stretch on Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Race fans watch the final laps of the Indy 500 on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Team Penske driver Will Power (12) crashes into the wall of turn one during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

An audience member drinks from a bag in the Snake Pit on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) reacts after finishing second Sunday, May 26, 2024, in the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Zachary Holder, 8, does the worm while sitting in turn two Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Spectators watch from the grandstands as racers speed by, Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) celebrates with fans in the grandstands, Sunday, May 26, 2024, after winning the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Racing fans walk through the tunnel near the Pagoda Plaza on Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) reacts after finishing third Sunday, May 26, 2024, in the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Jason Pressler sports a checkered shaved chest, Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Spectators watch the race on a large screen by turn three Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Beau Watson slides into a puddle, Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Dario Franchitti drives a historic car Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Meyer Shank Racing driver Tom Blomqvist (66) and Andretti Global driver Marcus Ericsson (28) crash in turn one on the first lap, Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

An audience member holds beers while being held above the crowd in the Snake Pit on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) celebrates on the podium Sunday, May 26, 2024, after winning the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

as severe thunderstorms move through the area and delay the race on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Drivers make pit stops Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Abby Haley and Kelly Lehane drink beers, Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Thomas Sanchez of Lawrence, Ind., moves through the grounds Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) reacts after finishing second Sunday, May 26, 2024, in the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Raindrops gather on a fan's sunglasses as severe thunderstorms move through the area and delay the race on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Pietro Fittipaldi (30) goes past as Meyer Shank Racing driver Tom Blomqvist (66) and Andretti Global driver Marcus Ericsson (28) crash in turn one on the first lap, Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Brad Cowen, of West Lafayette, stands and cheers as a safety truck passes by on the track. Fans wait under cover after the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 was delayed due to weather, Sunday, May 26, 2024.

An audience member dances during the Dom Dolla set in the Snake Pit on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Andretti Herta with Marco and Curb-Agajanian driver Marco Andretti (98) spins in turn one during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Race fans shelter from severe thunderstorms on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Race fans watch the final laps of the Indy 500 on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Fans wait under cover after the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 was delayed due to weather, Sunday, May 26, 2024.

Fans head to cover after the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 was delayed due to weather, Sunday, May 26, 2024.

Spectators watch the race from the grandstands as the sun sets, Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) celebrates with his crew members, Sunday, May 26, 2024, after winning the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Flavor Flav walks the celebrity red carpet on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Spectators dance to the sound of a police siren while evacuating the Snake Pit due to a severe thunderstorm warning, on Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian driver Colton Herta (26) crashes Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Collin Giblin cannonballs into a puddle in turn three after an official evacuation order was issued due to severe weather, Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

An audience member holds a joint while drinking from a flamingo koozie during Timmy Trumpet’s EDM set in the Snake Pit on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Emma Davies-Dixon watches as her husband, Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) races to the finish Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Fans sit under the stands as an evacuation is ordered as a storm moves in Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Fans watch the celebrity red carpet on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Racing fans sit in the stands watching the race Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Racing fans take shelter after an official evacuation order was issued due to severe weather Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Fans race in the rain near Pagoda Plaza on Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

A Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) crew member smiles, Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Cameron Howard dances to Timmy Trumpet in the Snake Pit on Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Derek Willies, left, and Ted Flaherty cheer after Taps are played Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the start of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Actors Austin Butler, left, and Jodie Comer wave the green flag on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

An audience member removed her hair tie while riding on top of someone’s shoulders in the Snake Pit on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) leads a pack of cars into turn one during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 Sunday, May 26, 2024 after it was delayed due to weather.

Diamond Jenkins dances to the Dom Dolla performance from the front of the Snake Pit on Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Flavor Flav sits on an IndyCar on Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

An IMS employee changes out the number 19 with number 20 at Roger Penske’s parking spot, Sunday, May 26, 2024, after Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) won the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Spectators in jorts carry borgs in the Snake Pit on Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.