First Indy 500 winner who drank milk had buttermilk, but it's not an option anymore. Here's why

Many recent Indianapolis 500 winners have poured milk on themselves, but 2025 champ Alex Palou didn't. He explains why.

Why do they drink milk at the Indy 500? Explaining Brickyard tradition

Indy 500 winners have drank milk to celebrate for decades. Here's why.

Indy 500 removed buttermilk from winner’s milk menu for unique reason

The Indianapolis 500’s famous milk tradition began with buttermilk, but modern winners no longer get the option because ...

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. (contains affiliate links ...

7 things to know about the Indy 500 milk tradition

The Indy 500 milk tradition dates back to 1936. Here's how this novel celebration has evolved over the years.
NBC Bay Area

Why does the Indy 500 winner drink milk? Here's the history behind the unique tradition

The Indianapolis 500 is all about traditions. From the Snake Pit to the Borg-Warner Trophy, the event is filled with history on and off the track. But one tradition that often stands out is the ...
Forbes

Indianapolis 500 Winners Drink Milk And Now Indy 500 Fans Can, Too

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I have been chasing race cars since the first Michigan 500 in 1981. Rick Mears is shown drinking from a bottle of milk in the ...