The Kentucky Derby          Louisville, KY          May
A Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses, held on the first Saturday in May every year in Louisville, Kentucky. The race is one and a quarter mile (2 km) at Churchill Downs. Colts and geldings carry 126 pounds (57.2 kg) and fillies 121 pounds (54.9 kg).
The Indianapolis 500          Indianapolis, IN          May
The Indianapolis 500 is an annual event held over the Memorial Day weekend (May) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. The field consists of 33 Formula 1 cars competing for the coveted Borg-Warner Trophy, racing around a 2.5 mile track. Tickets, Loding and News.