Indianapolis 500 Is Sold Out For Second Straight Year

BusinessSportsMoneyIndianapolis 500 Is Sold Out For Second Straight YearByBruce Martin,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I have been chasing race cars since the first Michigan 500 in 1981.Follow AuthorMay 13, 2026, 08:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Military helicopters fly over on the parade laps before the start of the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 25, 2025, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe surge in interest in the Indianapolis 500 continues at a strong pace as Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials announced a sellout for the 110th Indianapolis 500 on May 24. Also, the television blackout for Central Indiana has been lifted for just the fourth time in the famed history of the race.This year’s sellout is the second straight for the Indianapolis 500 and the third time since 2016.Last year’s grandstand sellout crowd was the first since the legendary 100th edition of the race in 2016. That announcement was made on May 20, 2025.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 4 p.m. Eastern Time.“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 J. Douglas 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.”All reserved seats for Race Day will be sold out for the second consecutive year, showcasing the continued and growing momentum fueling the NTT IndyCar Series and “The Greatest...