Indy 500 Plans Largest U.S. Crowd Since Pre-COVID – 135,000 in May
The Indy 500 – “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” – has announced that it will host up to 135,000 fans at its event in May, which will be the largest crowd for an event allowed since the coronavirus pandemic upended live events a year ago. The attendance, approved by... Read more
Indianapolis 500 Switches Gears to No Fan Attendance Format
The Indianapolis 500 announced Tuesday that it would not be able to have fans in attendance, taking place on August 23 with just television cameras and race officials at the speedway. Organizers held out for fans as long as they could – going to 50 percent capacity in late... Read more
Indy 500 Plans 25% Capacity for August, Up to 87,000
Up to 87.500 fans will descend on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in just over a month, as Indy 500 officials announced plans for allowing up to 25% capacity at the storied race on August 23. While the number would be the smallest attendance figure in more than 100 years,... Read more
Indianapolis 500 Announces Plans for 50% Fan Capacity in August
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway confirmed plans Friday to have fans in attendance at the 104th Indianapolis 500, but holding capacity to 50% of the usual limits. The race is scheduled for August 23, rescheduled from its original date of May 24 due to the coronavirus. “We’re committed to running... Read more
Skrillex, Alesso To Headline Indy 500 Snake Pit Concert
The Indianapolis 500 has officially announced its headliners for the 2019 Snake Pit concert on race day. Skrillex, the eight-time Grammy Award winning DJ, will return to the Snake Pit, offering an encore performance following his 2016 gig at the 100th edition of the Indy 500. Since his appearance... Read more
Zac Brown Band To Headline Indy 500 Legends Day Concert
Zac Brown Band has been chosen as the headlining performer at the Indy 500’s sixth annual Legend’s Day concert this May. Since 2014, country stars have taken over the Legend’s Day lineup, including Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, and Sam Hunt. Zac Brown Band released... Read more