Palou Unveils 110th Indianapolis 500 Ticket

Four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou reveals the colorful ticket design for the 2026 Indy 500.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 12:39pm

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INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026) – Four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou unveiled the ticket for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Tuesday, Feb. 24 in Indianapolis. Palou earned his first victory in 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing' last May in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, and one of the many honors bestowed upon the winner is unveiling the ticket for the next year's race.

Why it matters

Featuring the winning driver on the next year's '500' ticket dates to Mauri Rose's appearance in 1948, making this an important tradition and honor for Indy 500 champions. As a four-time series champion, Palou's presence on the 2026 ticket will help drive excitement and ticket sales for the historic 110th running of the Indianapolis 500.

The details

Palou received a special DHL delivery at K1 Speed in Fishers, where he opened the packaging to reveal an enlarged version of the colorful ticket, featuring a photo of his jubilant celebration standing on his winning car following the victory. The ticket design, created in-house by Senior Art Director Mandy Walsh, celebrates the excitement of Palou's first '500' victory with his full-color image superimposed over an overhead shot of his car crossing the famed Yard of Bricks. The ticket also features a patriotic flair to celebrate the nation's military, which is honored throughout the storied event held annually during Memorial Day weekend, and the 250th birthday of the United States this year.

  • Palou unveiled the ticket on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.
  • Palou earned his first Indianapolis 500 victory in May 2025.

The players

Alex Palou

A four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion who won the Indianapolis 500 in 2025.

Mandy Walsh

The Senior Art Director who designed the 110th Indianapolis 500 ticket.

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What they’re saying

“I always had to sign the ticket as a driver, and I always wanted be on the ticket. It's amazing. I love it. It was probably the coolest day of my life, and I cannot wait to see it on a small scale all around IMS. It's going to look good.”

— Alex Palou (wzbd.com)

What’s next

Palou will defend his Indianapolis 500 victory on Sunday, May 24, 2026 in the 110th running of the race.

The takeaway

Featuring the winning driver on the next year's Indianapolis 500 ticket is an important tradition that helps build excitement and anticipation for the historic race. As a four-time series champion, Palou's presence on the 2026 ticket will be a major draw for fans.