Indy 500: From Blackouts to Media Day.
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The Indianapolis 500 has not been broadcast live on local TV for decades, in an effort to encourage residents to attend the race. For locals, going to the race or listening on the radio and then watching the evening replay have become part of the fabric of the Indy 500. This year, the race was available to locals on NBC’s streaming service, Peacock, but the network now has the technology to broadcast the race nationwide but prevent it from reaching the Indianapolis area. The blackout is just part of the scenery in Indianapolis, and protecting the sanctity of the spectacle is at the heart of the blackout.
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