IMS Lifts Blackout of Indy 500 Ahead of Expected Grandstand Sellout
- Penske Entertainment and Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced lifting the Central Indiana TV blackout for the May 25 Indianapolis 500 race as grandstands near sellout.
- This decision follows steady ticket sales despite weather concerns, with IMS expecting complete grandstand capacity by Monday afternoon before race day.
- The reserve grandstand tickets remaining are limited to specific north and south chute locations, while general admission and Snake Pit wristbands remain available for infield access.
- IMS President Doug Boles noted that only a small number of tickets remain available, while Penske Entertainment CEO Mark Miles described the event as set to attract one of the largest and most unforgettable crowds in recent history.
- The lift allows local fans to watch the broadcast live on Fox Sports during the first IndyCar partnership year, marking the first grandstand sellout since 2016's 100th running.
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