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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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Indianapolis 500 on pace for 1st sellout since 2016 and local television blackout will be lifted

The Indianapolis 500 is expected to be sold out and the local blackout will be lifted so fans in the area unable to attend can watch it live.

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