When is Indy 500 2023 start time? What to know from schedule, TV channel, live stream, race time, Snake Pit, field, Lineup, more.
The 2023 Indianapolis 500 is coming soon. The drivers from the IndyCar Series will seek auto racing's greatest prize at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Here's what fans should know, including the race date and time, how to get tickets, who won last year's race, what's happening at the track throughout May, and much more. More details will be available as the race nears.
When is the Indy 500?
The 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 28, 2023.
What is the Indy 500 start time?
The green flag is scheduled to drop at 12:45 p.m. ET on May 28.
What is the Indy 500 race day schedule?
Most details have not been released, but public gates usually open at 6 a.m., and there is a celebrity red carpet, prerace on-track activity and the infield Snake Pit concert. - Tickets start at $40
When does Indy 500 practice start?
Tuesday, May 16: Gates open 8 a.m.-6 p.m., practice 9 a.m.
Wednesday, May 17: Gates open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., practice starts at noon.
Thursday, May 18: Gates open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., practice starts at noon.
Friday, May 19 (Fast Friday): Gates open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., practice starts at noon. Qualifying draw is at 6:15 p.m.
Monday, May 22: Gates open 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; practice starts at 1 p.m.
Tickets are $15
When is Indy 500 qualifying?
Saturday, May 20: Gates open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, May 21: Gates open 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tickets start at $20
When is Carb Day at IMS for the Indy 500?
Friday, May 26:
Gates open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.;
practice is 11 a.m.-1 p.m.;
pit stop contest is 2:30-4 p.m.
Bryan Adams and Sonic Youth are playing the Carb Day concert starting at 4 p.m.
Tickets start at $30
Saturday, May 27: Gates open 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; full-field autograph session 9-10 a.m.; public drivers' meeting 10:30-11 a.m. Brad Paisley will headline a downtown concert that evening.
Tickets start at $10
(all times are ET):
5 a.m.: Garage opens
6 a.m.: Gates open
6:30 a.m.: Tech inspection
8:15 a.m.: Cars pushed to pit lane
10:30 a.m.: Cars on the starting grid
11:47 a.m.: Driver introductions
12:38 p.m.: Command to start engines
12:45 p.m.: Green flag for the 105th Indy 500
TV/Stream: NBC and Peacock
200 laps on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. The track is flat on the straightaways, with gentle 9.2-degree banking in its four turns.
In 2023, there are 27 full-time IndyCar Series cars that require up to $10 million to run for a full season. For cars competing only in the Indy 500, it's believed the cost to in the $1 million-$2 million range.
Indy 500 tickets for 2023 are available here. The Speedway doesn't reveal attendance figures, but in recent years the crowd has been estimated at 300,000, though a complete sellout is rare.
Actor Adam Driver, a two-time Academy Award nominee, four-time Emmy Award nominee and a 2019 Tony Award nominee, perhaps most well-known for playing Kylo Ren in three "Star Wars" movies, will wave the green flag on Sunday.
Singer/songwriter Jewel, a four-time Grammy Award nominee, is scheduled to perform the national anthem at 12:24 p.m. ET.
Actress Stephanie Beatriz, best known as the star of Disney's "Encanto" and NBC comedy "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," will tell drivers to report to their cars as part of the pre-race ceremonies.
74 drivers from 12 nations, representing five continents, have claimed race wins. Marcus Ericsson of Sweden won in 2022. The full list of race winners is here.
Grammy Award-nominated musician Kaskade will headline a star-studded lineup of global electronic music artists at the Indy 500 Snake Pit presented by Coors Light on Sunday, May 28 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The Indy 500 quickly caught fame on after its inaugural race in 1911 as a way to test drivers, engineers and cars, which had been under mass productions for just a few years.
The youngest winner of the Indy 500 is Troy Ruttman. He picked up the victory way back in 1952. Ruttman was 22 years and 80 days old.
pit stop contest is 2:30-4 p.m.
Bryan Adams and Sonic Youth are playing the Carb Day concert starting at 4 p.m.
Tickets start at $30
When is Legends Day at IMS for the Indy 500?
Saturday, May 27: Gates open 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; full-field autograph session 9-10 a.m.; public drivers' meeting 10:30-11 a.m. Brad Paisley will headline a downtown concert that evening.
Tickets start at $10
When Does the Indy 500 kick-off, 2023 Race-Day start times, schedule, TV Info.
(all times are ET):
5 a.m.: Garage opens
6 a.m.: Gates open
6:30 a.m.: Tech inspection
8:15 a.m.: Cars pushed to pit lane
10:30 a.m.: Cars on the starting grid
11:47 a.m.: Driver introductions
12:38 p.m.: Command to start engines
12:45 p.m.: Green flag for the 105th Indy 500
TV/Stream: NBC and Peacock
How many laps is the Indy 500?
200 laps on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. The track is flat on the straightaways, with gentle 9.2-degree banking in its four turns.
How much does it cost to enter the Indy 500?
In 2023, there are 27 full-time IndyCar Series cars that require up to $10 million to run for a full season. For cars competing only in the Indy 500, it's believed the cost to in the $1 million-$2 million range.
Is the Indy 500 sold out? How do I get Indy 500 tickets?
Indy 500 tickets for 2023 are available here. The Speedway doesn't reveal attendance figures, but in recent years the crowd has been estimated at 300,000, though a complete sellout is rare.
Who is the honorary starter for the 2023 Indy 500?
Actor Adam Driver, a two-time Academy Award nominee, four-time Emmy Award nominee and a 2019 Tony Award nominee, perhaps most well-known for playing Kylo Ren in three "Star Wars" movies, will wave the green flag on Sunday.
Who is singing the national anthem at the 2023 Indy 500?
Singer/songwriter Jewel, a four-time Grammy Award nominee, is scheduled to perform the national anthem at 12:24 p.m. ET.
Who is the grand marshal for the 2023 Indy 500?
Actress Stephanie Beatriz, best known as the star of Disney's "Encanto" and NBC comedy "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," will tell drivers to report to their cars as part of the pre-race ceremonies.
List of Indianapolis 500 past winners
74 drivers from 12 nations, representing five continents, have claimed race wins. Marcus Ericsson of Sweden won in 2022. The full list of race winners is here.
Indianapolis 500 milk tradition.
- Indy 500 winners drink milk. Louis Meyer did so first in 1936, asking for buttermilk after crossing the finish line in steamy conditions.
- Drivers celebrated with milk intermittently until the mid 1950s, when milk producers became a race sponsor.
- A gulp from a bottle and a large pour over the winner's head have been a tradition since.
Is Indy faster than NASCAR?
- Stock cars can top 200 mph, but they don't reach the speeds Indy cars reach. Alex Bowman earned the pole position at the 2023 Daytona 500 with a lap of 181.686.
2023 Indy 500 Snake Pit Lineup, start-times.
Grammy Award-nominated musician Kaskade will headline a star-studded lineup of global electronic music artists at the Indy 500 Snake Pit presented by Coors Light on Sunday, May 28 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Subtronics, John Summit, DJ Diesel (aka Shaquille O’Neal) and Jauz also will perform at the Race Day concert during the 107th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. Performances begin early in the morning on the stage located in the infield adjacent to Turn 3 of the IMS oval... Tickets available at IMS.com.
You must have a General Admission Ticket along with Snake Pit is $90 Ticket, and Snake Pit VIP package is $195.
All-times in ET
The pace car hasn't been revealed.
Helio Castroneves completed the 2021 race at 190.690 mph and in 2 hours, 37 minutes and 19.38 seconds, the fastest in race history.
You must have a General Admission Ticket along with Snake Pit is $90 Ticket, and Snake Pit VIP package is $195.
All-times in ET
8:15 a.m. Jauz (Snake Pit)
9:15 a.m. DJ Diesel (Snake Pit)
10:30 a.m. Subtronics (Snake Pit)
11:45 a.m. Break for Pre-Race Ceremonies (Snake Pit)
12:50 p.m. Kaskade (Snake Pit)
2:35 p.m. John Summit (Snake Pit)
What is the Indy 500 pace car?
The pace car hasn't been revealed.
How long does the Indy 500 take?
The INDY race spans 500 miles and consists of 200 laps. On average, the Indy 500 takes approximately 3 hours to complete, give or take 30 minutes, depending on yellow flag incidents.
Helio Castroneves completed the 2021 race at 190.690 mph and in 2 hours, 37 minutes and 19.38 seconds, the fastest in race history.
Three of the past five races have taken between 2:50 and 3 hours. .
NBC broadcasts the race, though it rarely airs live in the Indianapolis area, with the Peacock live streaming service... What's More broadcast details will you need.?
What channel is the Indy 500 on?
NBC broadcasts the race, though it rarely airs live in the Indianapolis area, with the Peacock live streaming service... What's More broadcast details will you need.?
What radio station is the Indy 500 on?
The IndyCar Radio Network carries race and related coverage on its affiliates and SiriusXM Channel 160.
Why is the Indy 500 so famous?
The Indy 500 quickly caught fame on after its inaugural race in 1911 as a way to test drivers, engineers and cars, which had been under mass productions for just a few years.
- French auto maker Peugeot joined several U.S. companies by entering cars starting in 1913, and members of the Chevrolet came from Switzerland, founded a car company and won the race in 1920. It has been a destination race since.
Who is the Youngest and Oldest driver to ever win the Indy 500?
The youngest winner of the Indy 500 is Troy Ruttman. He picked up the victory way back in 1952. Ruttman was 22 years and 80 days old.
On the opposite side, Al Unser is the oldest race winner and was 47 years and 360 days old when he won the race in 1987.
The starting lineup for the 33-car field was set last weekend. Alex Palou, the 2020 IndyCar champion for Chip Ganassi Racing, won his first career Indy 500 pole award with a four-lap qualifying average of 234.217 mph.
Here’s the full starting lineup:
Row 1: Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing; Rinus VeeKay, Ed Carpenter Racing; Felix Rosenqvist, Arrow McLaren SP
Row 2: Santino Ferrucci, A.J. Foyt Enterprises; Pato O'Ward, Arrow McLaren SP; Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing
Row 3: Alexander Rossi, Arrow McLaren SP; Takuma Sato, Chip Ganassi Racing; Tony Kanaan, Arrow McLaren SP
Row 4: Marcus Ericsson, Chip Ganassi Racing; Benjamin Pedersen (R), A.J. Foyt Enterprises; Will Power, Team Penske
Row 5: Ed Carpenter, Ed Carpenter Racing; Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske; Kyle Kirkwood, Andretti Autosport
Row 6: Conor Daly, Ed Carpenter Racing; Josef Newgarden, Team Penske; Ryan Hunter-Reay, Dreyer & Reinbold
Row 7: Romain Grosjean, Andretti Autosport; Helio Castroneves, Meyer Shank Racing; Colton Herta, Andretti Autosport
Row 8: Simon Pagenaud, Meyer Shank Racing; David Malukas, Dale Coyne Racing; Marco Andretti, Andretti Herta w/Curb-Agajanian
Row 9: Devlin DeFrancesco, Andretti Steinbrenner; Agustin Canapino (R), Juncos Hollinger Racing; Callum Ilott, Juncos Hollinger Racing
Row 10: RC Enerson (R), Abel Motorsports; Katherine Legge, Rahal-Letterman-Lanigan: Christian Lundgaard, Rahal-Letterman-Lanigan
Row 11: Sting Ray Robb (R), Dale Coyne Racing w/RWR; Jack Harvey, Rahal-Letterman-Lanigan; Graham Rahal, Dreyer & Reinbold;
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2023 Indy 500 qualifying results, Full Field, Starting Line-up.?
The starting lineup for the 33-car field was set last weekend. Alex Palou, the 2020 IndyCar champion for Chip Ganassi Racing, won his first career Indy 500 pole award with a four-lap qualifying average of 234.217 mph.
Here’s the full starting lineup:
Row 1: Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing; Rinus VeeKay, Ed Carpenter Racing; Felix Rosenqvist, Arrow McLaren SP
Row 2: Santino Ferrucci, A.J. Foyt Enterprises; Pato O'Ward, Arrow McLaren SP; Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing
Row 3: Alexander Rossi, Arrow McLaren SP; Takuma Sato, Chip Ganassi Racing; Tony Kanaan, Arrow McLaren SP
Row 4: Marcus Ericsson, Chip Ganassi Racing; Benjamin Pedersen (R), A.J. Foyt Enterprises; Will Power, Team Penske
Row 5: Ed Carpenter, Ed Carpenter Racing; Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske; Kyle Kirkwood, Andretti Autosport
Row 6: Conor Daly, Ed Carpenter Racing; Josef Newgarden, Team Penske; Ryan Hunter-Reay, Dreyer & Reinbold
Row 7: Romain Grosjean, Andretti Autosport; Helio Castroneves, Meyer Shank Racing; Colton Herta, Andretti Autosport
Row 8: Simon Pagenaud, Meyer Shank Racing; David Malukas, Dale Coyne Racing; Marco Andretti, Andretti Herta w/Curb-Agajanian
Row 9: Devlin DeFrancesco, Andretti Steinbrenner; Agustin Canapino (R), Juncos Hollinger Racing; Callum Ilott, Juncos Hollinger Racing
Row 10: RC Enerson (R), Abel Motorsports; Katherine Legge, Rahal-Letterman-Lanigan: Christian Lundgaard, Rahal-Letterman-Lanigan
Row 11: Sting Ray Robb (R), Dale Coyne Racing w/RWR; Jack Harvey, Rahal-Letterman-Lanigan; Graham Rahal, Dreyer & Reinbold;
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