Indy 500 Makes Controversial Decision On Milk Choices

The story behind why Indianapolis 500 winners drink milk in victory circle

The winner of the upcoming 109th Indianapolis 500 will be given an ice-cold bottle of milk in the victory circle on Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. But why milk? When did the tradition begin?The origin of the tradition was in 1936, when Louis Meyer, after having won his third Indy 500, sat perched on his car and had a bottle of buttermilk in his left hand. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut the tradition began with …

Indy 500 Makes Controversial Decision On Milk Choices

Frankie Muniz's Transition From Acting To NASCAR (1:02) There aren't many traditions as iconic as the winner of the Indy 500 celebrating with an ice-cold bottle of milk. The milk tradition originated in 1936 when Louis Meyer won his third Indy 500. After becoming a three-time winner at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he pulled into Victory Lane and asked for a bottle of buttermilk. He took a sip of milk during his post-race celebration, and the res…

Why does the Indy 500 winner drink milk?

Explaining the tradition and history of milk drinking at the Indy 500

Photos Of Indy 500 Winners Drinking Milk And Why They Do It

Source: Clive Rose / Getty Photos Of Every Indy 500 Winner Drinking Milk And Why They Do It The Indy 500 winner drinking milk is a tradition that was started by one of motor sport’s early legends, Louis Meyer. When Louis won his second Indy 500 in 1933, he randomly drank a glass of cold buttermilk in Victory Lane. His mother had told him a glass of buttermilk was the best thing to drink on a hot day. Although, thats not where the tradition spark…

The story behind why Indianapolis 500 winners drink milk in victory circle – Democratic Accent

The winner of the upcoming 109th Indianapolis 500 will be given an ice-cold bottle of milk in the victory circle on Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  But why milk? When did the tradition begin? The origin of the tradition was in 1936, when Louis Meyer, after having won his third Indy 500, sat perched on his car and had a bottle of buttermilk in his left hand.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM But the tradition began w…

One of the most iconic moments of Indianapolis’ 500 Miles is that the winner does not celebrate with an alcoholic drink, but with a bottle of cold milk so that each of the 33 participants of the race, including the Mexican Pato O’Ward, must choose from days before what type of liquid they want. The edition 109 of the 500 Miles of Indianapolis will be held on May 25, 2025 from 10 hours, with Patricio O’Ward starting from the third position. The e…