IMS announces grandstands are sold out for Indy 500 race day

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has confirmed that all reserved seating for race day at the Indianapolis 500 will be sold out for the second consecutive year.

The final reserved seat tickets will be sold today. In addition, reserved seat tickets will continue to be available on the IMS Official Resale Marketplace through Wednesday, May 20 at 4pm ET.

Last year’s grandstand sellout crowd was the first since the 100th edition of the race in 2016.

All badges and passes providing pit and garage access also are sold out. Limited hospitality tickets are available for race day. Available space remains in the Green Flag Club and Performance Center.

In tandem with the sellout, event organizers also have lifted the local broadcast delay of the race. Expanded coverage of the Indy 500 on FOX starts on Sunday, May 24 at 10am ET across the country, with the green flag set for approximately 12:45pmET.

“Anticipation for Race Day is approaching an all-time high right here in Central Indiana and across the globe,” INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles said. “We can’t thank the world’s greatest and most loyal fans enough. The stars of the NTT IndyCar Series are ready for an unparalleled showcase of speed, bravery and competition in front of a historic and massive crowd.”

While general admission tickets are still available in the IMS infield, fans hoping to attend Indy 500 race day are encouraged to purchase their tickets now at IMS.com.

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