The start of the Indianapolis 500 was delayed as a strong storm pushed through the area Sunday, forcing Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials to evacuate about 125,000 fans who had already arrived …
Roger Penske watches during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Indianapolis.
Kyle Larson puts on his helmet during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2024, in Indianapolis. Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, drives through the first turn during the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 24, 2024.
“Our plan all along has been to get the Indianapolis 500 in today and I believe we are on track to do that,” Boles said. Kyle Larson also plans to stick around, choosing to run the Indianapolis 500 at the expense of the Coca-Cola 600.was attempting to become the fifth driver in history to complete “The Double” by running both races in the same day; he last to do it was Kurt Busch in 2014, and the only driver to complete all 1,100 miles was Tony Stewart in 2001. But the delay in Indianapolis meant that it would be impossible for Larson to get to Charlotte in time for the Cup Series race.
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