4 days ago · Racing is full of odd traditions, but drinking milk at the end of a race? Here's why Indy 500 winners indulge in milk after winning the iconic race.

The origin of the milk tradition at the Indianapolis 500 is simple, really. After having just won his third Indy 500 in 1936, Louis Meyer parked his No. 8 machine in Victory Circle and sat atop it, exhausted …

1 day ago · Why do Indy 500 winners drink milk? The victory lane tradition dates back to Louis Meyer and is one of the Indy 500’s most famous rituals.

12 hours ago · We take a look at some of the weird and wonderful things that make the Indianapolis 500 one of the sporting world's greatest traditions

9 hours ago · A closer look at how milk became one of the Indianapolis 500’s most iconic victory traditions and the history behind the winner’s celebratory drink.

The Indianapolis 500 stands as one of motorsport's most iconic races — and it comes with a peculiar milk-drinking tradition. The 2026 edition of the Indy 500 will mark the 110th running of this ...

1 day ago · Need to know Why do Indy 500 winners celebrate by drinking milk after historic race? The history behind the Indianapolis 500 milk tradition is one of motorsport's most unique legacies.

“Winners Drink Milk” is considered one of the most beloved phrases and traditions in Indiana and all of sports. The tradition started at the Indianapolis 500 ® by driver Louis Meyer simply requesting …

5 days ago · After Louis Meyer won the 1936 Indianapolis 500 on a particularly warm day, he asked for a glass of buttermilk. In some subsequent years, the winner received a bottle of milk.

14 hours ago · Indy 500 winners have drank milk to celebrate for decades. Here's why.