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'We are expecting Indy 500s all over the place' | Indianapolis bracing for solar eclipse crowds

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13News reporter Lauren Kostiuk breaks down Indy's safety plan for the total solar eclipse.

“Our city has had ample opportunity to learn from the experience of others in the past, and we want everyone to know what to expect as Indy experiences this incredibly rare event,” said Mayor Joe Hogsett. “We are preparing residents to encounter highly increased levels of crowds and traffic, while ensuring everybody in town enjoying the eclipse that safety will be our top priority.”

“The combination of the astronauts and the race car drivers, we feel like there was a perfect match,” said Allison Melangton, senior vice president of Penske Entertainment.Unlike the Indy 500, IMS said 80% of people who purchased tickets are likely first-time visitors. Mobile trailer cameras and drones will be deployed near major events and attractions, giving officers an additional view.

 

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