The Roar Returns as the gears up for aꦦnot🍎her historic run.
The air crackles with anticipation as the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a titan of steel and asphalt, awakens from its year-long slumber. It’s time once again for the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” where legends are born, records are shattered, and the echoes of a century of competition thunder through the stands. The drama unfolds on Sunday, May 26th with 33 daring drivers vying to etch their names onto the coveted Borg-Warner Trophy. Buckle up racing fans, we’re in for another epic race.
2024 Indy 500
When is The 2024 Indianapolis 500?
The 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, 🥃May 26th. The green flag will drop at approximately 12:45 PM ET from Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 500-mile-long race at The Brickyar♔d.
What Channel is the race on?
NBC is home to the race with Peacock offering a concurrent stream of the race as well. Most cable and satellite TV providers offer NBC with another option being FuboTV which is a str✤eaming service offering LIVE TV including NBC and other sports channels. Make sure to check your local listings for availability.
2024 Indy 500 Schedule
The 2024 Indy 500 festivities kicked off on May 14th and culminate in the main event 𓂃today, Sunday, May 26th. However, plenty of action has taken place leading up to the race, including practice sessions, qualifying rounds, and special events like the Pit Stop Competition and the Festival Parade. Here is a brief breakdown of the race weekend schedule.
How Long Is The Race?
As the race name indicates, the Indy 500🧜 is 500 miles in distance. Indianapolis Motor S✃peedway is a 2.5-mile quad oval making the race a total of 200 laps.
Who is Racing This Year?
All the best IndyCar drivers are in this year’s race, including the defending champ, Josef Newgarden who’ll be starting 3rd on the Indy 500 Lineup. Adding even more intrigue to this season’s event is the participation of top NASCAR driver Kyle Larson. He’ll race in Indianapolis then immediately fly to Charlotte for the Coca-Cola 600 marking the first time since Kurt Busch in 2014 that a driver attempted the “Double” on Memorial Day Weekend.
2024 Indy 500 Purse & Winner’s Payout
Starting Lineup Top 10
| Starting Spot | Driver | Team | Car Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott McLaughlin – TEAM PENSKE | 3 |
| 2 | Will Power – TEAM PENSKE | 12 |
| 3 | Josef NewgardenTEAM PENSKE | 2 |
| 4 | Alexander Rossi – ARROW MCLAREN | 7 |
| 5 | Kyle Larson – ARROW MCLAREN/RICK HENDRICK | 17 |
| 6 | Santio Ferrucci – A.J. FOYT ENTERPRISES | 14 |
| 7 | Rinus Veekay – ED CARPENTER RACING | 21 |
| 8 | Pato O’Ward – ARROW MCLAREN | 5 |
| 9 | Felix Rosenqvist – MEYER SHANK RACING | 60 |
| 10 | Takuma Sato – RAHAL LETTERMAN LANIGAN RACING | 75 |
