UPDATE: Fans are being allowed back in the grandstand at the Indianapolis 500 and officials are starting to dry the track.
An NBC official said it would air the race even with its late start. A 4:30 PM Indiana time start is now anticipated, although a second set of storms may hit the area later today, further complicating completion of the race. EARLIER: Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials have delayed the start of today’s Indianapolis 500 due to inclement weather in central Indiana.
As of 11:17 AM Indiana time, officials asked the 125,000-plus fans inside the venue to exit the grandstands and the Snake Pit and seek shelter.
IMS announced approximately 345,000 tickets were purchased for the race. The Indianapolis 500 is the world’s largest single day sporting event and the race is being televised by NBC Sports.
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