INDY 500

Event Name	Indianapolis 500
Location	Speedway, Indiana, U.S.
First held	1996
Circuit length	500 miles (805 km)
Laps	200

Indianapolis 500 2025 History

The Indianapolis 500 (Indy 500) is an annual race held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, United States. The previous names of the race were - the 500-Mile International Sweepstakes (1911-1915, 1920-1941, 1946-1980), the 300-Mile International Sweepstakes (1916), and the Liberty Sweepstakes (1919). While the first-ever race here was held in 1911, with Ray Harroun winning, the first-ever IndyCar race was held in 1996 and was won by Buddy Lazier. The Indy 500 is held during the American Memorial Day weekend, usually the last weekend of May, and is considered a part of the IndyCar Series. The circuit of the Indy 500 consists of an Asphalt surface with four turns, and a length of 2.5 mi (4.0 km).

In 1994, Tony George, the Speedway owner, announced plans for a new series, known as the Indy Racing League, with the Indy 500 as its main competitive event. This event and series allowed more oval circuits and more opportunities for drivers from the USAC sprint-car ranks. During the 1960s and 1970s, NASCAR drivers, including Bobby Allison, Donnie Allison, Cale Yarborough, and Lee Roy Yarbrough, contested in the Indy 500 as well as the Coca-Cola 600 (a NASCAR event).

Indianapolis 500 Schedule 2025

While the first practice session was held on May 13, the main race will be on May 25.

Indianapolis 500 Venue

The Indianapolis 500 will be held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana, U.S., on May 25, 2025. The race features an Asphalt surface circuit with four turns of nine degrees, and a length of 2.5 (4.0 km).

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Capacity

The seating capacity at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is roughly 2,35,000, and race-day attendance could rise to 3,50,000-4,00,000.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Map

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Circuit (credits: indycar.com)

Where to Watch the Indianapolis 500?

The Indianapolis 500 will be live-streamed on multiple platforms and channels. Below are the channels and streaming platforms in multiple regions of the world:

Africa and the Middle East

1. IndyCar Live

2. SuperSport

3. Canal+

Asia and the Middle East

1. IndyCar Live

2. Gaora Sports

3. NHK

4. Canal+

5. K+

Australia and New Zealand

1. Stan Sport

2. Sky Sport

Canada

1. TSN

2. TSN+

Europe

1. IndyCar Live

2. Voo Sport World

3. TV Arena Sport

4. Viaplay

5. Canal+

6. Arena 4

7. Sky Sports

8. Motor Vision+

9. Sky

10. Ziggo Sport

11. Sport TV

12. Movistar

13. Vamos

14. S Sport

South and Central America, and the Caribbean

1. ESPN

2. IndyCar Live

3. Cultura

United States

1. Fox

2. Fox Sports 1

3. Fox Sports 2

4. IndyCar App

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