2024 race start time, favorites, how to watch

The IndyCar world turns its attention to Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday with the Indianapolis 500, where 33 drivers will compete to win the 108th edition of the race. Eight former winners and six rookies are among the 11-row field that will take the green flag, including Helio Castroneves, who could become the first driver to win the Indy 500 five times.

USA TODAY Sports and the Indianapolis Star will bring you the latest updates, news, highlights and more throughout the day. Follow along.

When is the Indy 500 in 2024?

The 108th Indianapolis 500 is Sunday, May 26. The green flag is scheduled to wave at 12:45 p.m. ET.

Indy 500 TV schedule 2024

NBC will air the race, with its pre-race show coverage beginning at 11 a.m. ET. The pre-race show and race can also be streamed on Peacock, with coverage on the streaming service beginning at 9 a.m. ET.

Latest Indy 500 weather forecast

In a morning event operations briefing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway media center, track president Doug Boles told reporters race officials are tracking a potentially severe storm that may include lightning and is likely to impact the start of Sunday’s Indianapolis 500.

Boles anticipates rain arriving at IMS between noon-12:30 p.m.

He says the biggest concern is lightning, and would ask fans to leave grandstands by 11:15 a.m. if it appears lightning is approaching the Speedway, and all on-track festivities would stop.

“It’s really a challenging day for us,” he said. “No matter what the decision is, it will be a difficult one.” — Nathan Brown, Indianapolis Star

Indy 500 starting grid

Here is the grid for Sunday’s race. Start position (car number in parentheses), car make and team (R-rookie; W-Indy 500 winner):

ROW 1

1. (3) Scott McLaughlin, Chevrolet, Team Penske

2. (12) Will Power (W), Chevrolet, Team Penske

3. (2) Josef Newgarden (W), Chevrolet, Team Penske

ROW 2

4. (7) Alexander Rossi (W), Chevrolet, Arrow McLaren

5. (17) Kyle Larson (R), Chevrolet, Arrow McLaren

6. (14) Santino Ferrucci, Chevrolet, AJ Foyt Racing

ROW 3

7. (21) Rinus VeeKay, Chevrolet, Ed Carpenter Racing

8. (5) Pato O’Ward, Chevrolet, Arrow McLaren

9. (60) Felix Rosenqvist, Honda, Meyer Shank Racing

ROW 4

10. (75) Takuma Sato (W), Honda, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing

11. (27) Kyle Kirkwood, Honda, Andretti Global

12. (23) Ryan Hunter-Reay (W), Chevrolet, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing/Cusick Motorsports

ROW 5

13. (26) Colton Herta, Honda, Andretti Global

14. (10) Alex Palou, Honda, Chip Ganassi Racing

15. (6) Callum Ilott, Chevrolet, Arrow McLaren

ROW 6

16. (11) Marcus Armstrong (R), Honda, Chip Ganassi Racing

17. (20) Ed Carpenter, Chevrolet, Ed Carpenter Racing

18. (4) Kyffin Simpson (R), Honda, Chip Ganassi Racing

ROW 7

19. (98) Marco Andretti, Honda, Andretti Global

20. (06) Helio Castroneves (W), Honda, Meyer Shank Racing

21. (9) Scott Dixon (W), Honda, Chip Ganassi Racing

ROW 8

22. (78) Agustin Canapino, Chevrolet, Juncos Hollinger Racing

23. (41) Sting Ray Robb, Chevrolet, AJ Foyt Racing

24. (33) Christian Rasmussen (R), Chevrolet, Ed Carpenter Racing

ROW 9

25. (66) Tom Blomqvist (R), Honda, Meyer Shank Racing

26. (77) Romain Grosjean, Chevrolet, Juncos Hollinger Racing

27. (8) Linus Lundqvist (R), Honda, Chip Ganassi Racing

ROW 10

28. (45) Christian Lundgaard, Honda, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing

29. (24) Conor Daly, Chevrolet, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing/Cusick Motorsports

30. (30) Pietro Fittipaldi, Honda, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing

ROW 11

31. (51) Katherine Legge, Honda, Dale Coyne Racing

32. (28) Marcus Ericsson (W), Honda, Andretti Global

33. (15) Graham Rahal, Honda, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing

Weather forecast for Indy 500 race

Showers and thunderstorms are expected Sunday and some could produce heavy rainfall with a 90% chance of precipitation, according to the National Weather Service. The first wave of storms is expected to arrive before 3 p.m. East southeast winds become south by afternoon between 6 to 15 mph. Wind gusts could reach a high of 23 mph.

Temperatures should max out around 76 degrees. Rain accumulation is expected to be near 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely to return in the evening, mainly before 1 a.m., and could be severe. With a 70% chance of precipitation, damaging winds are the likely concern with some locations possibly seeing hail or tornados.

There will be a south wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph possible. The low temperature will be near 64. Another 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch of rain is expected. — Chris Sims, Nathan Brown and Karl Schneider, Indianapolis Star

Kyle Larson Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600

Among the contenders: Kyle Larson, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion, who is aiming to become the fifth driver to contest arguably the hardest thing in motor sports: racing in the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, weather permitting. As soon as Larson’s day in Indianapolis is done, he will fly to Charlotte, North Carolina to race Sunday night in NASCAR’s longest race. — Ellen J. Horrow

Who is the honorary starter for the 2024 Indy 500?

Actors Austin Butler and Jodie Comer, who star in the upcoming film “The Bikeriders,” will serve as honorary starters for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 and will wave the green flag at Sunday’s race. – Ellen J. Horrow

Who is singing the national anthem at the 2024 Indy 500?

Singer-songwriter and actress Jordin Sparks will perform the national anthem prior to Sunday’s race. Sparks, who gained fame as the winner of season six of “American Idol” in 2007, also performed the national anthem before the 2015 Indianapolis 500. Additionally, musician Phillip Phillips, who won the 11th season of “American Idol” in 2012, will perform “God Bless America” during pre-race ceremonies. – Ellen J. Horrow

Indy 500 drinking milk tradition

The tradition started in 1936 when Louis Meyer drank buttermilk in Victory Lane. According to a 2022 IndyStar story, Meyer drank the milk because his mother said it would refresh him on a hot day.

A dairy industry executive saw a photo of Meyer drinking the milk and decided to offer it to winners thereafter. The Indiana Dairy Association became an official sponsor in the 1950s, and these days every driver is asked what kind of milk they prefer — whole or skim — just in case they get the opportunity to celebrate with it. — Evan Frank, Indianapolis Star

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