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Purdue band gears up for their 97th Indy 500 appearance

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – One of the biggest traditions of race day stopped by 24-Hour News 8 on Friday.

This will be the 97th 500 for the Purdue University All-American Marching Band.

Members of the dance team and the band director, Jay Gephart stopped by Daybreak to talk about the longstanding tradition.

Watch the video for the full interview.