The IndyCar world turns its attention to Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday with Indianapolis 500 where 33 drivers will contest to win 108th edition of race.
8 former winner and 6 rookies are among the 11 row field that will take green flag including Helio Castroneves who could become 1st driver to win Indy 500 5 times.
Indy 500 TV schedule 2024
NBC will telecast the race with pre race show coverage start at 11 am ET.
The pre race show and race streamed on Peacock with coverage on streaming service start at 9 am ET.
Weather Prediction for Indy 500 race
Thunderstorm are expected Sunday and some could produce heavy rainfall with 90% precipitation chance.
The first wave of storm is estimated to reach before 3 pm.
East Southeast winds become south by afternoon between 6 to 15 mph.
Rain is expected to be near 1/2 to 3/5 of inch.
How many laps is the Indy 500?
The Indy 500 consist of 200 laps around the 2.5 mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway, totaling 500 miles
What is the race distance of the Indianapolis 500?
After 200 laps almost 2.5 mile track the drivers will have 500 miles each.
Who got pole position for Indy 500?
Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin won pole for 108th running and will begin on front row alongside teammates Newgarden and Will Power.
When is the Indy 500 in 2024?
The 108th Indianapolis 500 is Sunday May 26.
The green flag is scheduled to wave at 12:45 pm ET.
Indy 500 starting grid
Start position car number in parenthesis car make and team R-rookie W Indy 500 winner
- Row 1
- 1 (3) Scott McLaughlin, Chevrolet, Team Penske
- 2 (12( Will Power (W), Chevrolet, Team Penske
- 3 (2) Josef Newgarden (W), Chevrolet, Team Penske
- Row 2