From roaring engines to ringing registers, race weekend gave Indianapolis more than just a dose of adrenaline — it delivered a major economic boost. Central Indiana welcomed hundreds of thousands of fans during the Indianapolis 500 and Game 3 of the Pacers–Knicks playoff series. For local business owners, the surge in visitors wasn’t just exciting, it was essential. Mike’s Speedway Lounge is just a short walk from the track. Co-owners Jimmy Vo and Sam Long said the crowd was overwhelming in the best way possible. “Approximately 5,000 (people),” Long said. “We had them inside, outside, everywhere.” STORY: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/race-weekend-brings-estimated-450-million-dollar-boost-local-economy-speedway-bars-restaurant/531-76d28938-923d-4bb3-872f-096509c27e23