Motorsport Week
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Motorsport Week
Home Single Seater IndyCar

Thunderstorms delay start of Indy 500 [Updated]

by Kevin Dejewski
1 year ago
A A
0
Thunderstorms delay start of Indy 500 [Updated]

Many fans were already in the stands when the announcement was made to take shelter. Photo: Kevin Dejewski

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

[14:45 Update] The rain has now stopped at IMS, and track drying efforts are currently underway at 14:45 eastern time (19:45 BST). IMS President Doug Boles has just stated that he expects track drying to be completed in two hours. There will be pre-race ceremonies, including the military flyover, and it is expected the entire 500 miles will be completed today.

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 race, and it has unfortunately played out as predicted.

Rain and lightning is approaching quickly from the west and is set to reach the Indianapolis Motor Speedway just as the race would have been getting under way.

RelatedPosts

Dixon continues to be the best driver at saving fuel when needed. Photo: Kevin Dejewski

Scott Dixon bet on two stop strategy after he saw Josef Newgarden’s crash

3 days ago
Palou recovered to finish on the podium, but still lost his chance at the win. Photo: Kevin Dejewski

Alex Palou chooses to view costly Mid-Ohio mistake as a ‘good save’

3 days ago

An announcement rang out to all the loudspeakers around the facility just after 11:00 local time warning fans to take shelter from the lightning underneath the grandstands.

The lengthy pre-race ceremonies had already been delayed, with teams having been told to leave cars in the garage area longer than usual.

The garage area is where the cars will stay until the front clears the area, and the 125,000 fans that already entered the track are being allowed to leave the track if needed to find shelter.

The hope is that the storms will move through quickly and will allow track drying to commence in the 3:00 hour.

IndyCar has arranged to have a fleet of NASCAR’s Air Titan track drying vehicles on site this weekend, which should shorten the track drying time from 2.5 hours to roughly 1.5 hours.

As many of the pre-race ceremonies as possible will be conducted later in the afternoon in an attempt to provide the full experience to paying fans.

If at least half of the scheduled 200 laps cannot be completed on Sunday, then the remainder of the race will have to be run Monday afternoon.

Safety vehicles have been circulating the track to help clear the standing water. Photo: Kevin Dejewski

IndyCar will do everything in its power to prevent that outcome, however, and will endeavor to have the winner of the race declared on Sunday if possible.

This page will be updated as more information is known about the start time of the Indy 500.

Tags: Indy500IndyCar
Share206Tweet129Share

Related Posts

Christian Horner was emotional as he expressed Red Bull staff
Formula 1

Christian Horner’s parting speech to Red Bull F1 staff revealed

11 hours ago
Christian Horner (GBR), Red Bull Racing Team Principal 03.05.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 6, Miami Grand Prix, Miami, Florida, USA, Sprint and Qualifying Day
Formula 1

Why Christian Horner’s Red Bull F1 exit was inevitable

14 hours ago
Red Bull opting to axe Christian Horner could keep Max Verstappen at the team long term
Feature

Red Bull has rolled the dice to retain Max Verstappen with Christian Horner removal

14 hours ago
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Dixon continues to be the best driver at saving fuel when needed. Photo: Kevin Dejewski
IndyCar

Scott Dixon bet on two stop strategy after he saw Josef Newgarden’s crash

July 7, 2025
Palou recovered to finish on the podium, but still lost his chance at the win. Photo: Kevin Dejewski
IndyCar

Alex Palou chooses to view costly Mid-Ohio mistake as a ‘good save’

July 6, 2025

Drivers’ Standings

#DriverPoints
1Álex Palou142
2Kyle Kirkwood108
3Christian Lundgaard96
4Felix Rosenqvist88
5Scott Dixon86
6Patricio O'Ward80
7Colton Herta73
8Scott McLaughlin69
9Will Power63
10Josef Newgarden58

Click here for full Drivers’ Standings

 

Join our daily motorsport newsletter

* indicates required

Motorsport Week

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd

Other Links

  • About & Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Motorsport Monday

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Home
  • Formula 1
    • Latest News
    • 2025 F1 Calendar
    • 2025 F1 Championship Standings
  • Formula E
    • Latest News
    • 2025 FE Calendar
    • 2025 FE Championship Standings
  • MotoGP
    • Latest News
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • WRC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
    • 2025 WRC Standings
  • IndyCar
    • Latest News
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WEC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • Live Updates
  • Other
    • IMSA
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • Galleries
  • About/Contact
  • Privacy Policy

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd