Sat May 17 10:30:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The 109th Indianapolis 500 is expected to be a sellout, marking only the second time in race history that all grandstand seats have been sold. This milestone mirrors the 100th running of the race in 2016. While general admission tickets remain available for the infield, all grandstand seats and hospitality suites are expected to be full, drawing an estimated 350,000 fans to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

**News Article:**

**Indianapolis 500 Announces Sellout Crowd, Joining Historic Company**

INDIANAPOLIS – The roar of engines will be accompanied by the cheers of a full house at this year’s Indianapolis 500. Officials at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) announced Friday that the 109th Running of the race is expected to be a complete sellout, only the second time in the event’s history. The last sellout was in 2016 for the 100th Running.

“This year, the greatest race on Earth will host one of its biggest and most memorable crowds in many decades,” said Penske Entertainment President and CEO Mark Miles.

A limited number of grandstand tickets remained available as of Friday morning, with IMS anticipating a full reserved seating sellout by the end of practice on Monday, May 19. General admission tickets for the infield will still be available on race day.

An estimated 350,000 fans are expected to converge on the speedway for the event. IMS President J. Douglas Boles lauded “the very best fans in sports,” adding that they “have delivered in historic and fitting fashion for the incredible stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.”

Fans seeking ticket updates are encouraged to visit IMS.com and check official social media channels. The race will take place on Sunday, May 25th.

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