SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WISH) — Friday marked one of the Indy 500’s most popular traditions – “Carb Day” – the final day of practice before Sunday’s race. Despite the overcast and rainy weather, thousands of fans came out to celebrate, and many seemed to be having the time of their lives.

“We have food, we have beers, we have people, we have good times, we have music, we have everything around here,” race fan Jake Cooper said.

“Carb Day is a national holiday, I think,” added race fan Seth Nycum. “It should be. I think everybody should take the day off work.”

Partiers were seen enjoying food and adult beverages, dancing, and playing cornhole. Abe Anglin and his friends were playing beer pong.

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