I don't think you have to be a fan of the theme to enjoy any game. I mean The Shadow and Congo movie both sucked in my opinion but I have no plans of selling either anytime soon

I think Indy 500 has some great call outs, music, dots, modes, shots, toys etc... The spinning Indy car on the top right sort of doubles as a shaker motor and really gets going if you can make the right ramp 4-5x in a row as it just continues spinning around. I'm not a racing fan and still appreciate the game even after 2.5 years after ownership. It's also a game you don't see often in people's line ups or at least up where I am.

I am not an owner, but I don't think you need to be a big indy fan to enjoy it. It's a solid game. Local + good price=buy it

I own it and I was never a racing fan, however since owning it I have become a fan due to the awesome announcer callouts. The game is very fun and I find it even more fun than white water pinball which is the same designer.

It is outstanding. I own it and never watch or care about racing. Get one u will love it!

Fun game but hard to find parts for. Make sure everything works before you buy it.

Was my first pin and is the one my boys made me promise I'd never trade/sell.

And I don't think I would get rid of it even if they gave me their blessing. It's just a fun game. And that's coming from someone who isn't a big race fan. Call outs are really well done, and I really never tire of it.

If you haven't played I500, you are welcome to check mine out before you buy.
Although it's a fun game, it's a tough game for scoring, an intermediate to expert's game, IMO.
Also, not selling mine anytime soon either; a keeper.

I hate Indy racing. But its a great game. The ramps are slightly off from the norm and it makes the shots a little harder. Its a lot of fun and rewarding. I was unaware there's no wizard mode. I guess you can get to 200 laps or complete all the inserts. I've done neither. I expected something to happen.