The start of the Indianapolis 500 was expected to be delayed as a storm pushed into the area, forcing officials to evacuate spectators.
The scoring pylon is reflected on pit lane during a rain-delayed practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Indianapolis. The start of the Indianapolis 500 was expected to be delayed as a strong storm pushed into the area, forcing Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials to evacuate about 125,000 fans who had already arrived for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
The track takes about 90 minutes to dry, depending on a number of factors. Indianapolis Motor Speedway brought in NASCAR's track drying equipment to use along with its own in the hopes of speeding up the process. Also in question was Kyle Larson's plans to run the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte on Sunday night.
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