Sweet Helicopters Breaks Indy 500 Passenger Record

During the recent 110th Indy 500 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sweet Helicopters flew more than 600 passengers between four pickup locations and temporary landing zones next to turn two at the Speedway. The passenger number exceeded Sweet Helicopters’ previous record of 500 passengers last year.

Due to the closing of the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport on Dec. 15, 2025, Sweet Helicopters had to relocate one of the pickup locations and set up a temporary heliport with tents and restroom facilities. The company used nine helicopters to fly race teams and fans.

“The 110th running of the Indy 500 proved to be an instant classic and our biggest event of the year,” said Bob Bailey, Sweet Helicopters’ executive director of business development. “We love seeing so many happy race fans enjoying the comfort and convenience of flying with us.”

Bailey added, “The demand for this service has grown year after year, and we’ve always risen to the challenge. Just five years ago, we were transporting less than half as many people. This is only possible through the hard work and professionalism of our amazing pilots and technical team.”