This is the first time Indianapolis locals will be able to watch the Indy 500, since race officials decided to lift a 56-year blackout after all all suites, reserve seats and infield general admission tickets were sold out. Juan Pablo Montoya won last year’s Indy 500, the second of his career.
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James Hinchcliffe won the Indy 500 pole just over a year after a life-threatening crash that he has no memory of. The top of the IndyCar standings currently looks like this — Simon Pagenaud at No. 1, followed by Scott Dixon, Montoya, Helio Castroneves and Graham Rahal. Each will start among the top 17 besides Rahal, who will go off at No. 26 in the 33-car field.
What day is the Indy 500?
The Indy 500 will be held the Sunday afternoon of Memorial Day Weekend. This year, the race falls on May 29.
What time is the Indy 500?
Engines will start at 12:14 p.m. ET on Sunday, and the green flag will drop at 12:19 p.m. ET.
What TV channel is the Indy 500 on?
ABC will broadcast the Indy 500 beginning at 11 a.m. ET, and begin race coverage shortly after noon.
Can I stream the Indy 500 online?
You sure can. ABC/ESPN will simulcast its Indy 500 coverage on the WatchESPN app and on WatchESPN.com. It can also be streamed on IndyCar’s website.
Indy 500 starting lineup, drivers
James Hinchcliffe, Honda
Josef Newgarden, Chevrolet
Ryan Hunter-Reay, Honda
Townsend Bell, Honda
Carlos Munoz, Honda
Will Power, Chevrolet
Mikhail Aleshin, Honda
Simon Pagenaud, Chevrolet
Helio Castroneves, Chevrolet
Oriol Servia, Honda
Alexander Rossi, Honda
Takuma Sato, Honda
Marco Andretti, Honda
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Scott Dixon, Chevrolet
JR Hildebrand, Chevrolet
Charlie Kimball, Chevrolet
Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet
Tony Kanaan, Chevrolet
Sebastien Bourdais, Chevrolet
Ed Carpenter, Chevrolet
Gabby Chaves, Honda
Max Chilton, Chevrolet
Sage Karam, Chevrolet
Conor Daly, Honda
Pippa Mann, Honda
Graham Rahal, Honda
Matt Brabham, Chevrolet
Bryan Clauson, Honda
Spencer Pigot, Honda
Stefan Wilson, Chevrolet
Jack Hawksworth, Honda
Buddy Lazier, Chevrolet
Alex Tagliani, Honda
