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The 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 was set to get started at 12:45 eastern time, but that has been put on hold due to storms rolling through the area at just the wrong time. The weather front that is disrupting the event had been forecast for most of the week leading up to the […]
The disruptive weather front forecasted earlier for the race has unfortunately materialized with rain and lightning approaching rapidly from the west, prompting an announcement for fans to seek shelter under the grandstands. Pre-race ceremonies were delayed, with teams instructed to keep cars in the garage until the weather clears. Fans already inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway have the option to leave for safety. The hope is for the storms to pass swiftly to allow track drying to start later in the afternoon. NASCAR’s Air Titan track drying vehicles are on standby to expedite the process, aiming to provide a complete race experience for fans. In case the race laps cannot be completed on Sunday, there is a possibility of rescheduling the remainder for Monday. IndyCar is committed to achieving a timely race conclusion and will update regarding the Indy 500 start time.
