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Indianapolis Star
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Drivers gather for meeting ahead of 109th running of the Indy 500
Drivers clap Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian driver Hélio Castroneves (06) speaks Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Drivers look at their rings Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman (83) dies a thumbs up Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman (83) is honored Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Grace Hollars/IndyStar Roger Penske, owner of Team Penske, sits Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Graham Rahal (15), DRR-Cusick Motorsports driver Ryan Hunter-Reay (23), Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian driver Colton Herta (26) and DRR-Cusick Motorsports driver Jack Harvey (24) take to the stage Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar The Borg-Warner trophy is set out Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Arrow McLaren driver Kyle Larson (17) opens up a box with a ring Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian driver Hélio Castroneves (06) smiles Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Doug Boles speaks Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5), PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman (83), Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (75) and Arrow McLaren driver Kyle Larson (17) sit Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Drivers look over towards Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian driver Hélio Castroneves (06) Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) speaks Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Conor Daly (76) looks at PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman (83) Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5), PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman (83), Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (75) and Arrow McLaren driver Kyle Larson (17) sit Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar
Fox News
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox News
Indy 500 is officially sold out for first time in almost a decade; 350,000 fans expected
The Indianapolis 500 is the biggest single-day sporting event on the planet, and it's living up to that once again with the Greatest Spectacle in Racing's first full grandstand sellout in nearly a decade. On Tuesday, IndyCar announced that all reserved seating tickets — meaning those in grandstands and suites — have been sold. "As promised, the very best fans in sports have delivered in fitting fashion for the stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and every last reserved seat ticket has been sold," IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Doug Boles said in a statement. "Approximately 350,000 people will experience the ultimate spectacle that is the Indy 500 in person as everyone turns their focus to the Racing Capital of the World on Sunday." The last time tickets sold out like this was for the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 in 2016. If you're still hoping to snag a ticket, you can always check IMS Official Resale Marketplace, or you can pick up a ticket got Carb Day (Friday) or Legends Day (Saturday). There are also general admission tickets available for raceday. IMS and IndyCar officials saw this one coming last week, and as such decided to lift the local blackout of the race, meaning fans in the Indianapolis area who didn't score a ticket can still watch the race. The Indy 500 is always one of the most anticipated races, but there's a lot of buzz around the 109th Running because there are some wild storylines to be on the lookout for. For instance, Team Penske's Josef Newgarden is looking to become the first driver to win three straight Indy 500s. However, he'll be starting from the 11th and final row of the grid alongside his teammate Will Power after both drivers' cars failed pre-qualifying inspection. While that controversy, which involved the modification of the cars' attenuators, was happening, rookie Robert Shwartzman stormed through qualifying to take pole for Prema Racing in their Indy 500 debut. It's going to be a good one, folks, so if you snagged a ticket, have yourself a time. If not, be sure to watch the race Sunday at 12:30 pm ET on Fox with pre-race coverage starting at 10 am.
Indianapolis Star
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
A guide to Indy 500 concerts in 2025: Carb Day, Legends Day and the Snake Pit
While Indianapolis 500 drivers sharpen their focus leading up to Sunday's race, a bevy of fans will turn their energy toward three days of parties. Providing the soundtrack to the celebrations will be dance, country and rock artists. Starting Friday, the shenanigans will unfold at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and downtown, with the biggest concert — the Snake Pit — taking place at the track May 25 during the 109th Indy 500. As you prepare your snacks, water and sunscreen, take a look through this guide to find the shows, times and ticket information. Tickets are still available for all of the following, and you can purchase them at or by calling 317-492-6700. Two headliners will carry the 2025 Miller Lite Carb Day this year: Bret Michaels and the All-American Rejects. Michaels is a big fan of the race, and the feeling is mutual: His 2013 appearance with his band Poison was a blockbuster. Take an up-close look at the star of 'Rock of Love" and the Banana on "The Masked Singer" while you croon along to 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn" and 'Nothing But A Good Time.' And brush up on "Dirty Little Secret" and "Gives You Hell," too, because the All-American Rejects will likely pull out many of the hits that helped define millennials' youth. Before the concert, take in the final practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500 at 11 a.m. and the Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge at 2:30 p.m. When and where: 4 p.m.-6 p.m. May 23. Concert gates open at 2 p.m. Inside Turn 3 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Find the full Carb Day schedule: Carb Day ticket prices: Carb Day general admission tickets: $45 in advance ($50 day-of). Includes concert and track vantage points from IMS infield viewing mounds and first-come, first-served access to select grandstand access. Upgrade to concert pit wristband for $35 ($40 day-of). Carb Day admission and concert pit wristband: $80. VIP tickets: $275. Includes IMS admission, pit access, snacks, two complimentary drinks and dedicated bars and restroom trailers. Prices subject to increase the day of the event. More about Carb Day 2025: Bret Michaels and All-American Rejects to play Carb Day on Indy 500 weekend Grammy-nominated trio Midland will cap off the party downtown on May 24, the night before the race. Known for their hits like 'Drinkin' Problem," Midland has created a sound influenced by classic country, honky-tonk and rock. The ensemble — which includes Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson — is based in Dripping Springs, Texas, and released its fourth studio album, "Barely Blue," in September. Find the schedule for Legends Day track activities, including the veteran driver autograph session and drivers' meeting at When and where: 7 p.m. May 24 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St. Legends Day ticket prices: Concert tickets, which start at $67.20, are available at General admission tickets for Legends Day at the track start at $20, which does not include concert admission. Indianapolis Motor Speedway's gates will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. More about Legends Day 2025: Country trio Midland will headline the downtown concert An international roster of DJs will release enough rhythm to keep the partiers awake from the wee hours into the early afternoon. Oliver Heldens will kick off the party at 8 a.m., and several subsequent acts will lead up to 12:50 p.m., when the headliner, American dance producer Illenium, will take the stage. Two Friends will wrap up the concert with their 2:20 p.m. set. Find the full Snake Pit music schedule: The IndianapoLIST newsletter has the best shows, art and eats — and the stories behind them When and where: 8 a.m. May 25. Concert gates open at 7 a.m. Inside Turn 3 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Snake Pit ticket prices: Snake Pit wristbands: $85 (does not include race day gate admission). Race day general admission and Snake Pit wristband: $140. Snake Pit VIP wristband: $220 in advance and $230 day-of (does not include race day gate admission). Snake Pit VIP package: $275 (includes race day general admission, dedicated restrooms and dedicated bar and concessions service). Prices subject to increase the day of the event. For more information, visit
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
What will the weather be for the Indianapolis 500? Here's the forecast 1 week out
What kind of weather do race fans have in store for the 2025 Indianapolis 500? The forecast one week out from this year's race is looking much better than last year, when lightning and storms caused a delay in the race. The Weather Channel is projecting a partly sunny yet windy day with a high of 67 degrees. Winds are estimated at between five to 10 miles per hour, according to the forecast. AccuWeather has a similar forecast for next Sunday, saying there will be a high of 70 degrees with wind up to five miles per hour. Some wind gusts could be up to 17 miles per hour, according to AccuWeather. The chance of precipitation and thunderstorms is low. AccuWeather says there's a 1% probability of precipitation and 0% probability of thunderstorms. Those outlooks - if they hold - are a stark improvement over last year's weather at the Indianapolis 500. That morning, lightning started moving toward the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, causing officials to pause its pre-race ceremonies and move fans out of the grandstands and the Snake Pit. Police encouraged fans to seek shelter in their vehicles. Strong winds and severe thunderstorms caused more issues. Spectators were allowed to return to the grandstands at IMS that afternoon, with the weather finally allowing the race to take place. Leading up to the Indy 500, there might be some rain and thunderstorms this week during Indy 500 lead-up events. There's a good chance of showers and possible thunderstorms on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service forecast for Indianapolis. The weather is supposed to clear up Thursday, with precipitation chances falling. Friday is supposed to be mostly sunny with a high near 67 degrees, a likely reprieve from the rain on Carb Day. Saturday, known as Legends Day, is also expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 70 degrees, according to the NWS. Contact senior government accountability reporter Hayleigh Colombo at hcolombo@ Sign up for our free weekly politics newsletter, Checks & Balances, by IndyStar political and government reporters. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: What will be the weather for the Indy 500? Here's the forecast 1 week out
Indianapolis Star
18-05-2025
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
What will the weather be for the Indianapolis 500? Here's the forecast 1 week out
What kind of weather do race fans have in store for the 2025 Indianapolis 500? The forecast one week out from this year's race is looking much better than last year, when lightning and storms caused a delay in the race. The Weather Channel is projecting a partly sunny yet windy day with a high of 67 degrees. Winds are estimated at between five to 10 miles per hour, according to the forecast. AccuWeather has a similar forecast for next Sunday, saying there will be a high of 70 degrees with wind up to five miles per hour. Some wind gusts could be up to 17 miles per hour, according to AccuWeather. The chance of precipitation and thunderstorms is low. AccuWeather says there's a 1% probability of precipitation and 0% probability of thunderstorms. Those outlooks - if they hold - are a stark improvement over last year's weather at the Indianapolis 500. That morning, lightning started moving toward the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, causing officials to pause its pre-race ceremonies and move fans out of the grandstands and the Snake Pit. Police encouraged fans to seek shelter in their vehicles. Strong winds and severe thunderstorms caused more issues. Spectators were allowed to return to the grandstands at IMS that afternoon, with the weather finally allowing the race to take place. Leading up to the Indy 500, there might be some rain and thunderstorms this week during Indy 500 lead-up events. There's a good chance of showers and possible thunderstorms on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service forecast for Indianapolis. The weather is supposed to clear up Thursday, with precipitation chances falling. Friday is supposed to be mostly sunny with a high near 67 degrees, a likely reprieve from the rain on Carb Day. Saturday, known as Legends Day, is also expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 70 degrees, according to the NWS.
