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Carb Day 2023 is underway. See photos, video and social media reaction

Joe Mutascio, Indianapolis Star
·4 min read

Happy Carb Day!

The day that began as a time to adjust carburetors ahead of the Indy 500 has evolved to include music, food and plenty of tradition.

While no Indy 500 car has had a carburetor in more than half a century, it is still a crucial day for drivers to get in their final preparations for the race on Sunday.

Over the decades, big-name concerts have become as much a part of the day as the racing.

The 2023 edition will feature Grammy-winner Bryan Adams.

Soul Asylum, also a Grammy-winning act best known for a string of '90s hits including "Runaway Train," will open.

Check out the sights and sounds from the day below.

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Izzy Helton dances with friends on a truck bed in turn three Friday, May 26, 2023, during Carb Day ahead of the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Mark Powers eats a ribeye during the Good Ranchers eating contest Friday, May 26, 2023, during Carb Day ahead of the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Powers has been attending the Indy500 for the past 22 years.
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Cory Vaught cooks sausages and hot dogs Friday, May 26, 2023, during Carb Day ahead of the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Carb Day 2023: See the scene from IMS, Bryan Adams concert