After a heavy rainstorm drenched Indianapolis Motor Speedway this afternoon, track drying is underway with the intention of getting the Indy 500 started at 4:44 P.M. ET. Originally scheduled for 12:45 P.M. ET, the race was delayed due to the weather. The track is currently under a yellow flag as track crews work to dry it.
The 106th Indianapolis 500 has been delayed due to a rainstorm that hit Indianapolis Motor Speedway this afternoon. The race, which was originally scheduled to start at 12:45 P.M. ET, has been rescheduled to start at 4:44 P.M. ET.
The rainstorm started shortly after noon ET and lasted for about an hour. The rain was heavy at times, and the track was quickly flooded. IMS officials decided to red-flag the race at 12:55 P.M. ET due to the dangerous conditions.
Track crews have been working to dry the track since the rain stopped. The track is currently under a yellow flag, and the green flag is expected to be waved at 4:44 P.M. ET.
The delay is a disappointment for fans who were eagerly awaiting the start of the race. However, the safety of the drivers and spectators is paramount, and IMS officials made the right decision to delay the race.
The Indy 500 is one of the most prestigious races in the world. It is a 500-mile race that is held on the 2.5-mile oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The race is known for its close racing and its dangerous conditions.
This year's race is expected to be one of the most competitive in recent memory. The field is led by defending champion Simon Pagenaud, who is looking to become the first driver to win back-to-back Indy 500s since Helio Castroneves in 2001 and 2002.
Other contenders include Scott Dixon, Ryan Hunter-Reay, and Alexander Rossi. Dixon is a five-time Indy 500 winner, while Hunter-Reay is a two-time winner. Rossi is a former IndyCar Series champion who is looking for his first Indy 500 victory.
The Indy 500 is a race that is full of history and tradition. It is a race that is loved by fans all over the world. The delay is a disappointment, but it is a necessary one. The safety of the drivers and spectators is the most important thing, and IMS officials made the right decision to delay the race.
