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As Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s official ‘Wreath Lady’, Julie Vance is usually accustomed to making things to be presented to other people. But after 33 years and counting of mak…
Julie Vance, known as the ‘Wreath Lady’ at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, received special recognition for her 33 years of making the BorgWarner Victory Lane Wreath for the Indianapolis 500. The first wreath was created by Vance in 1992, and this year’s honor was presented by Al Unser Jr., the 1992 race winner. Unser emphasized the significance of the Indy 500, highlighting its ability to connect people through history and shared experiences. Throughout the years, Vance has used over 1,000 feet of ribbon, 1,000 checkered flags, and six gallons of glue to craft the iconic wreath, which weighs 30 pounds and takes about seven hours to make. Grateful for the opportunity to pursue her passion, Vance expressed her excitement at meeting Al Unser Jr. and hanging the framed poster in her shop, marking the start of another thrilling Indianapolis 500 season.
