Kinkade revealed his piece, called Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 100th Anniversary, during the cocktail hour of the elegant Gala at the Indiana Convention Center. Described as a celebration on canvas, the painting spans the 100 years of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's history.

Known as The Painter of Light™, Kinkade recently was named the featured artist for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Centennial Era, a three-year series of events that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the facility in 2009 and the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race in 2011.

In addition to the Masterwork, Kinkade created a colorful and exuberant Impressionist work for the Centennial Era Gala program cover. Capturing all the excitement of Indy at a moment in time as cars flash by the stands, American flags flying on a perfect Memorial Day weekend of blue skies and fluffy clouds, it is the perfect expression of the thrill of racing that millions of fans will find easily identifiable.

Another highlight of the evening was a performance by legendary performer Wayne Newton. "Mr. Las Vegas" has recorded and released more than 165 albums and has enjoyed nearly 20 No. 1 and top 10 hits.

The rich century of history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was brought to life for Gala guests by the presence of 19 Indianapolis 500 winners: Mario Andretti, Kenny Brack, Eddie Cheever Jr., Gil de Ferran, Scott Dixon, A.J. Foyt, Dario Franchitti, Gordon Johncock, Parnelli Jones, Buddy Lazier, Arie Luyendyk, Rick Mears, Bobby Rahal, Jim Rathmann, Johnny Rutherford, Tom Sneva, Al Unser, Al Unser Jr. and Bobby Unser.

Other legendary drivers attending were Janet Guthrie, the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500, and 1997 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard winner Ricky Rudd.