INDIANAPOLIS -- Two former winners of the Indianapolis 500 will soon be inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame.
According to a news release from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, Tony Kanaan and Juan Pablo Montoya will be inducted in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame on May 23 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. located at 140 W Washington St.
The release said that Kanaan and Montoya were chosen from a ballot of 14 nominees from a national panel, consisting of more than 150 journalists, participants and historians.
Throughout his career, Kanaan had 389 career starts, which consisted of 79 top three finishes and 134 top five finishes. Kanaan won the Indianapolis 500 in 2013 and was also named the series' Most Popular Driver in 2013.
Montoya was a rookie winner of the Indianapolis 500 in the year 2000, leading 167 of the 200 laps and earning the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Award. Montoya also won his second Indianapolis 500 in 2015. The release said Montoya has also competed in Formula 1 racing.
During the ceremony, the museum will also celebrate Mark Miles, the chief executive officer and president of Penske Entertainment, "for his contributions to the racing industry, support of the museum and as a leader in the community."
The release said that tickets start at $250, and $2,000 for a table of eight. Tickets for the event are available to purchase on the museum's website.