America’s most recognizable auto race doesn’t take place until Memorial Day weekend, but that doesn’t mean the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will sit idle in the coming weeks. The track will host the qualifying races that set the stage for the 500-mile jewel in the crown of the IndyCar schedule.This year's Indy 500 will be the 102nd running of the iconic race, but it will also be Danica Patrick's last.
2018 Indianapolis 500 - TV & Online Viewing
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Date: Sunday, May 27
Location: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Honorary starter: Chris Hemsworth
Season: 2018 IndyCar Season
Pace car: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Track Open: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
TV Time: 12.15 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ABC
Online Streaming: WatchESPN (from 11 a.m.), ABC, fuboTV
How to watch Indy 500 qualifying Race
The 2018 Indianapolis 500 (branded as the 102nd Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil (for sponsorship reasons) is a Verizon IndyCar Series event that is scheduled for Sunday, May 27, 2018, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.The event is scheduled for 500 miles (200 laps). It will be the premier event of the 2018 IndyCar Series. Takuma Sato is the winner of the latest edition of the race.
The month of May activities formally began on May 12 with the fifth running of the IndyCar Grand Prix on the combined road course. Practice for the Indianapolis 500 is planned to begin on Tuesday May 15. Carb Day—the traditional final day of practice, as well as the annual Pit Stop Challenge and Indy Lights Freedom 100, are
Patrick announced her retirement from full-time racing in November, saying she would run only the Daytona 500 and Indy 500 in 2018. As such, Patrick will drive the No. 7 GoDaddy Premium Motorsports Chevrolet for Ed Carpenter Racing in the final race of her motorsports career.
Here are a few other things you need to know about the 2018 Indianapolis 500, including schedule, start time, TV and live streaming info.
When is the Indy 500?
The 102nd Indy 500 will take place Sunday, May 27, during Memorial Day weekend.
What time is the Indy 500?
Engines will start at 12:15 p.m. ET and the green flag will drop at 12:20 p.m. The race lasts 200 laps (or 500 miles).
Indy 500 schedule
May 15-18
Indy 500 practice
Saturday, May 19
Indy 500 Bump Day
Sunday, May 20
Iny 500 Pole Day
Monday, May 21
Indy 500 practice
Friday, May 25
Miller Lite Carb Day
Saturday, May 26
Legends Day
Sunday, May 27
102nd running of the Indy 500
Watch Indy 500 live on TV
The 2018 Indy 500 will be televised live on ABC as the final race of a multi-year contract between Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the network.
Indy 500 live-streaming
The Indy 500 can also be live-streamed on the WatchESPN app and online at WatchESPN.com.
Indy 500 radio information
More than 400 affiliate IMS Radio Network radio stations located throughout the U.S. and Canada will broadcast live Indy 500 coverage beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday with a pre-race show, followed by the race broadcast at 12 p.m.
Indianapolis 500 coverage also will be broadcast live on XM Satellite Radio channel 209 and SIRIUS channel 214. All IndyCar races can be listened to online at IndyCar Radio.
2018 Indy 500 starting grid
Row 1: Ed Carpenter, Simon Pagenaud, Will Power
Row 2: Josef Newgarden, Sebastien Bourdais, Spencer Pigot
Row 3: Danica Patrick, Helio Castroneves, Scott Dixon
Row 4: Tony Kanaan, Matheus Leist, Marco Andretti
Row 5: Zach Claman De Melo, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Charlie Kimball
Row 6: Takuma Sato, Kyle Kaiser, Robert Wickens
Row 7: James Davison, Max Chilton, Carlos Munoz
Row 8: Gabby Chaves, Stefan Wilson, Sage Karam
Row 9: Zach Veach, Oriol Servia, JR Hildebrand
Row 10: Jay Howard, Ed Jones, Graham Rahal
Row 11: Jack Harvey, Alexander Rossi, Conor Daly
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