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Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar hosted a special event on Monday, celebrating the total solar eclipse that passed directly over
The solar eclipse, with the moon completely covering the sun for over three minutes, brought darkness to Indianapolis at 3:00 PM ET, captivating people of all ages.
Around 50,000 individuals thronged IMS for this special event, including families from all over the US and 33 different countries worldwide.
Attendees enjoyed a diverse range of activities, like Ed Carpenter’s laps in his ECR Chevy, autograph sessions with IndyCar drivers, and NASA astronauts present.
Track tours, a balloon launch, and interactions with NASA TV and The Weather Channel personalities added to the excitement, with live broadcasts from the venue.
While the eclipse’s path spanned from Texas to Maine, Indianapolis was among the select spots directly in its trajectory, showcasing the city’s readiness to accommodate such a huge turnout.
This event was a chance for IndyCar to engage with new enthusiasts, as most attendees were not regular fans of the sport, potentially boosting ticket sales for the upcoming races at IMS.
The next Indianapolis 500 is set for May 26, providing a continuation of the action-packed weekends leading up to the main race, with no ticket sales yet for the next solar eclipse convergence at the track in 2153.
