indy

Etymology 1

From independent, by shortening, + -y.

noun

1. An independent entity.
   To survive, an indy needed hits big enough that distributors would pay up overdue accounts to get them 2004, Michael Lydon, Ray Charles: Man and Music, page 80

adj

1. Independent, unaffiliated (especially not affiliated with a major organization or company).

Etymology 2

From Indianapolis (“location of major car race”).

noun

1. (motor racing, automotive) A car designed to meet the rules on the Indianapolis 500 car race.
2. (by extension, motor racing, automotive) An open-wheel open-cockpit single-seat racecar
3. (by extension, motor racing) A motorcar race that uses this type of car
   Coordinate term: grand prix