The IndyCar Series, currently known as the NTT IndyCar Series under sponsorship, is the premier level of open-wheel racing in North America. Indy 500 Snake Pit presented by Coors Light The Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge has been rescheduled for August 23 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Start Your Engines!

Di Gilmore and Jim Nabors at the 1977 Indy 500 Balloon release at the 1963 Indy 500. The exhibit captures all the excitement of the Indy 500, with photos and videos from the races, race equipment worn by the Four words. ET. Coverage begins on NBC Sports Network at 9 a.m. The Ten Craziest Engines Of The Indy 500.

In 1953, Wilbur Shaw first gave the starting call of "Gentlemen, start your engines!" Here's everything you need to know to watch the Indy 500 for free, including the Indianapolis 500 lineup, channel, start time, and what happens if it rains. Cars and Stars of the Indy 500 Twenty iconic Indy 500 race and pace cars will be on display—from the 1914 Duesenberg driven by Eddie Rickenbacker to the 2016 NAPA winner driven by Alexander Rossi. ET and on NBC at 11 a.m. Its parent company began in 1996 as the Indy Racing League (IRL), which was created by then Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Tony George as a competitor to CART.In 2008, the IndyCar Series merged with CART's successor, the Champ Car World Series. "Drivers, start your engines." At Sunday's Daytona 500, actor James Franco, in town to promote his upcoming "Oz, the Great and Powerful," had to do just one thing: say four words. You may also like.

What time does it start? The Indy 500 runs on a 2.5-mile circuit where the drivers will aim to complete 200 laps. As a result of this change, we have also made the unfortunate, but unavoidable decision to cancel Race Weekend concerts, including the Snake Pit presented by Coors Light, featuring Martin Garrix, Galantis, Rezz, Steve Aoki, and Yellow Claw. 2009.158.317.1729 The next decades brought more long-lasting traditions to the Indianapolis 500.