Each grand-prize winner to receive a $500 scholarship, courtesy of STAR Bank and a free 1-year membership to the INDYCAR Nation Rookie Program, courtesy of INDYCAR 

The 500 Festival today publicly announced two grand-prize winners of the 2023 500 Festival Kickoff to May Coloring Contest, presented by STAR Bank. The two young race fans selected as grand-prize winners are 8-year-old Caleb Siebern, from Lafayette, IN, and 7-year-old Sadie Brenneman, from Rossville, IN. As grand-prize winners, Caleb and Sadie each receive a $500 scholarship, courtesy of STAR Bank, and a free 1-year membership to the INDYCAR Nation Rookie Program, courtesy of INDYCAR. Winning entries were selected based on creativity and originality, and over 150 entries from all corners of Indiana were entered into the contest. To view Caleb’s winning entry, click here, and to view Sadie’s winning entry click here.  

Young race fans ages 12 and under were invited to celebrate the Month of May by entering the 2023 Kickoff to May Coloring Contest, presented by STAR Bank. Participants expressed their creativity by designing their own race flag, an iconic element of the Indianapolis 500 race. The coloring sheet also featured Cosmo, the STAR Bank mascot, standing at the famed Yard of Bricks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  

“The Kickoff to May Coloring Contest is a fun opportunity for kids to get involved in the Month of May celebrations,” said Bob Bryant, president and CEO of the 500 Festival. “We are grateful to partner with STAR Bank to provide an opportunity for young race fans to get excited about the Indy 500 and be creative while celebrating an iconic tradition in Indiana and across the globe.” 

“It is an honor for STAR Bank to sponsor this event, all while creating awareness around the Indianapolis 500 and engaging the creativity of Hoosier children through the state-wide coloring contest. It is a win-win for our community!” said Scott Bove, senior vice president/regional president of STAR Bank. 

Learn more about the 500 Festival Kickoff to May Coloring Contest, presented by STAR Bank, here, or by searching #MayKickoff on social media.