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Indianapolis 500 – Race Day – Update #7 – 4:00 p.m. – Pre-Race Activities Underway

By Tony DiZinno INDYCAR released the updated times and schedule below, and it appears coverage has resumed on NBC and Peacock as of the top of the hour, 4 p.m. Driver introductions are complete from the victory podium. Cars are in position on the grid. At 4:04 p.m. the temperatures are now 72F ambient and...

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Indianapolis 500 – Race Day – Update #6 – 2:40 p.m. – Track Drying Underway, Local Blackout Lifted, Larson Poised to Stay

By Tony DiZinno When the rain lifted I went for a quick walk around the paddock and Gasoline Alley to see how the preparation for the 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge was going. In a word, quickly. Many crews were already in firesuits, and to get closer to the race setting, “Race Mode” only...

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Indianapolis 500 – Race Day – Update #5 – 2 p.m. – It Rained Hard, and Now It’s Slowing Down

By Tony DiZinno At 11:45 a.m., the decision was made to pause pre-race ceremonies. Spectators were asked to follow the instructions of IMS team members. They’d be set to exit the grandstands and the Snake Pit and implement their personal safety plans. The start of the Indianapolis 500 was delayed. Additional updates on timing will...

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Indianapolis 500 – Race Day – Update #4 – 11:30 a.m. – Weather Advisory Issued; Grandstands Being Cleared; Rain Coming

By Tony DiZinno As anticipated by IMS President Doug Boles, at 11:15 a.m. the first of two messages on the video boards was shown: “A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for the Speedway area. Please exit the grandstands and seek shelter immediately.” That was followed by: “Lightning is expected in and around the Speedway...

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Indianapolis 500 – Race Day – Update #3 – 11 a.m. – Delay Anticipated from 11:15 a.m. Onwards

By Tony DiZinno IMS President Doug Boles was back in the DEX Imaging Media Center at 10:45 a.m. for a second event operations briefing of the day, after his first at 6:20 a.m. Real-time notes from Boles are below: Not that different now from earlier; thankful for everyone working with us and most important thing...

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Juncos Hollinger Racing Presents Five New Partners for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge

Indianapolis, IN. – Juncos Hollinger Racing revealed today five new partners that will be presented onthe liveries of the No. 77 entry of Romain Grosjean and No. 78 entry of Agustin Canapino at the 108 thrunning of the Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge. Agricultural Innovations will be displayed asthe primary sponsor of both Juncos Hollinger

Indianapolis 500 – Race Day – Update #2 – 8:00 a.m. – Past Weather Impact Quick Notes

By Tony DiZinno No updates in the last hour about any timing changes, but if there are some coming soon, we wanted to get ahead of impact history. Weather has impacted the Indianapolis 500 on 15 of its 107 previous runnings, the first in 1915 and the most recent in 2007. With weather events in...

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Indianapolis 500 – Race Day – Open with Weather, Grid, Strategy, Pit Notes, and Two Mini Features

By Tony DiZinno This will be an intentionally long race morning open for the 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, on account it’s a long morning of pre-race festivities (the cannon at 6 a.m. has already gone off) and there is a high likelihood of weather impacting today’s race timing. Weather Report and IMS Press...

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108TH INDIANAPOLIS 500 RACE DAY OPERATIONS UPDATE

Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials continue to monitor the weather forecast in real time for Race Day, Sunday May 26, for the 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge and will provide immediate updates on any changes to event operations. Fans are encouraged to follow IMS social channels and local news outlets for the latest updates. Everyone

Tomorrow at the Track: Sunday, May 26

Sunday, May 26 INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, May 25, 2024) – Information about 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge track activity Sunday, May 26 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway: SCHEDULE (All times local, subject to change): 5 a.m.-1 p.m.: Tickets and Credentials Office Open 6 a.m.-4 p.m.: Public gates open 6 a.m.: Cannon Blast & Pyrotechnics 6-6:30 a.m.: