Behind the scenes of SportsCenter at the Indy 500

George Hill of the Indiana Pacers (left) and Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts wait to appear on SportsCenter at the Indy 500.

INDIANAPOLIS – With the iconic Indianapolis 500 celebrating its 100th running, and the race telecast airing on ABC for the 52nd consecutive year, ESPN aired live SportsCenter programs from Indianapolis Motor Speedway for two consecutive mornings before the Sunday, May 29, race. Anchors Matt Barrie and Sara Walsh, joined by reporters Marty Smith and Ryan McGee, welcomed many guests associated with the race and from sports and entertainment.

David Letterman arrives backstage for his appearance on SportsCenter.

Legendary driver A.J. Foyt talks with reporter ESPN reporter Ryan McGee from pit lane at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Jib camera focuses on fans watching live SportsCenter show.

SportsCenter anchors Sara Walsh, Matt Barrie use a snowglobe for a paperweight.

Coordinating producer Jim Bowdon huddles with anchors Sara Walsh and Matt Barrie on set before SportsCenter.

Fans at Indianapolis Motor Speedway enjoy live SportsCenter telecasts on race morning.