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Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) is urging fans attending the 108th Indianapolis 500 to prepare for potential bad weather, particularly lightning, and to have safety plans in place. IMS President Doug Boles emphasized the importance of spectator safety and mentioned that the race's start time will not be moved forward despite earlier considerations. IMS will provide updates through various channels to keep attendees informed.
Despite selling 345,000 tickets for the 108th Indianapolis 500, IMS will maintain the local TV blackout due to 5,000 unsold grandstand seats. The blackout, in place since 1951 to boost attendance, was lifted only in 2016, 2020, and 2021. Weather concerns may affect ticket sales and race scheduling, with potential Monday postponement impacting NBC's broadcast plans. Fans can still listen to the race live on the radio.
IMS President Doug Boles discusses the extensive preparations and protocols in place for potential storms ahead of the 108th Indianapolis 500. Safety for fans and drivers is a top priority, with plans to use message boards and mass text alerts to keep everyone informed. The race has historically been postponed or shortened due to weather, but Boles is committed to doing everything possible to hold the race on Sunday, even if it means waiting until later in the day. The track drying system has been improved to reduce downtime, and continuous monitoring of weather patterns, especially from Terre Haute, will guide decision-making.
