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The 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 is almost here.
The crown jewel of the IndyCar Series, the race will take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.
Josef Newgarden of Team Penske is the defending champion, and he will look to become the first American racer to repeat at the Indy 500 since Al Unser (1970, 71). The last racer of any nationality to repeat was Brazilian Hélio Castroneves, who did so in 2001 and 2002.
Team Penske swept the front row in qualifying, with Scott McLaughlin taking the pole position. Will Power will start second and Newgarden, third.
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Here’s everything you need to know about the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday:
What is the weather for the 2024 Indianapolis 500?
It may be a wet Sunday at the Brickyard, with a significant chance for rain in the forecast. According to the National Weather Service, as of Tuesday afternoon, there is a 59% chance of precipitation projected for Sunday at 12:45 p.m. ET, the time of the start of the race. There is also a slight chance of thunderstorms. Any potential showers might not be passing, either; the projected chance of precipitation will peak at 64% from 2 p.m. ET through 7 p.m. ET.
The projected temperature at the start of the race is expected to be 78 degrees, with winds blowing at around 8 miles per hour.
Even if it doesn’t rain, cloudy conditions are expected throughout the day.
When is the 2024 Indianapolis 500?
The Indianapolis 500 will take place Sunday, May 26.
What time is the 2024 Indianapolis 500?
The television broadcast begins at noon ET, and the green flag, denoting the start time of the race, will drop at 12:45 p.m. ET.
Where is the 2024 Indianapolis 500?
The Indianapolis 500 will take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, nicknamed the Brickyard, located in Speedway, Indiana. Speedway is a town northwest of downtown Indianapolis.
How to watch the 2024 Indianapolis 500?
The broadcast for the Indianapolis 500 will be on NBC. Pre-race coverage starts at 11 a.m. ET, but the green flag drops at 12:45 p.m. ET.
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