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When is the 2024 Indy 500? Full 2024 IndyCar schedule revealed
IndyCar announced their 2024 schedule, featuring a new exhibition race at The Thermal Club and the return of the Milwaukee Mile. The non-championship points race at The Thermal Club will offer a $1 million prize to the winner and will take place on Sunday, March 24th, following the season opener in St Petersburg. The renowned Long Beach event is scheduled for Sunday, April 21st, and the season will include five street courses, six road courses, and six ovals. The Iowa and Milwaukee events will be double-headers, while Laguna Seca moves to Sunday, June 23rd, and Nashville takes the finale slot on Sunday, September 15th. The highlight of the season, the Indy 500, will be held on Sunday, May 26th, with Josef Newgarden defending his 2023 victory. The race has historically taken place at the end of May, except during World War II and last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic when it was moved to August.
Source: RacingNews 365
