Indianapolis Motor Speedway and INDYCAR President J Douglas Boles has announced that the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge next Sunday, May 25 with be a Grandstand sellout.
Speaking on Fast Friday, Boles also confirmed that the traditional television blackout has been lifted.
Penske Entertainment Corporation President and CEO Mark Miles says:
This year, the greatest race on Earth will host one of its biggest and most memorable crowds in many decades. “This is a terrific showcase for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and a great milestone to supercharge our relationship with FOX Sports. It is also absolutely a fitting tribute to the continued leadership and investment of Roger Penske.”
Indianapolis Motor Speedway and INDYCAR President J Douglas Boles says:
The very best fans in sports have delivered in historic and fitting fashion for the incredible stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. “The sheer size and scale of this crowd is going to be massive and will offer an epic backdrop for the very first Indy 500 on FOX. The 109th Running will be a full-scale, nonstop spectacle that draws the eyes of the world to Speedway, Indiana.
FOX Sports Chief Executive Officer and Executive Producer Eric Shanks says:
FOX Sports is all in on INDYCAR, and this is an incredible accomplishment to celebrate with our first Indy 500 broadcast. “As a lifelong fan, I am also personally thrilled to see the grandstands filled on Race Day and look forward to broadcasting the race live in Central Indiana.
The news means that for the first time since 2016, the race will be a Grandstand sellout.