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WELCOME BACK RACE FANS!

For the first time in 2020, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will welcome fans to the Racing Capital of the World for the INDYCAR Harvest GP presented by GMR weekend. Up to 10,000 spectators will be permitted in the grandstands each day of the Oct. 1-4 race weekend, which pays tribute to the only racing event held outside of May from 1911 to 1993 at IMS: the "Harvest Classic" in September 1916.

The stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will return to IMS for an exciting doubleheader weekend Oct. 2-3 in the penultimate event of the series' season as the field pursues the champion's prestigious Astor Challenge Cup to be awarded Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Plus, race fans can see the epic cars and world-class drivers of the Intercontinental GT Challenge and GT World Challenge America in the Indianapolis 8 Hour. Don't miss the action! Buy your tickets now.

PRESIDENT BOLES ISSUES DECREE FOR FANS TO EXTEND THEIR INDIANAPOLIS 500 STREAKS

Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles issued a special decree Saturday, Aug. 22 to fans of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. In the document, Boles thanked fans for their continued support and assured them that IMS will grant an extension of their Indy 500 attendance streaks due to the special circumstances created by the coronavirus pandemic.

WELCOME BACK RACE FANS!

For the first time in 2020, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will welcome fans to the Racing Capital of the World for the INDYCAR Harvest GP presented by GMR weekend. Up to 10,000 spectators will be permitted in the grandstands each day of the Oct. 1-4 race weekend, which pays tribute to the only racing event held outside of May from 1911 to 1993 at IMS: the "Harvest Classic" in September 1916.

The stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will return to IMS for an exciting doubleheader weekend Oct. 2-3 in the penultimate event of the series' season as the field pursues the champion's prestigious Astor Challenge Cup to be awarded Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Plus, race fans can see the epic cars and world-class drivers of the Intercontinental GT Challenge and GT World Challenge America in the Indianapolis 8 Hour. Don't miss the action! Buy your tickets now.

SUPER?SATO EARNS SECOND INDIANAPOLIS 500 VICTORY

Takuma Sato climbed to a higher level of immortality Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, winning the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge and becoming just the 20th driver to capture "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at least twice.

GET UP TO SPEED WITH INDYCAR HARVEST GP EVENT GUIDE

This is a doubleheader weekend fit to welcome you back to the Racing Capital of the World. As the stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES take on the IMS road course for the INDYCAR Harvest GP presented by GMR Oct. 1-3, this event guide will have you up to speed in minutes. Filled with history, race information and driver stats, this guide will serve as your go-to source for all things Harvest GP.

GET UP TO SPEED WITH INDYCAR HARVEST GP EVENT GUIDE

This weekend, YOU return to the Racing Capital of the World! Get ready for the INDYCAR Harvest GP presented by GMR with this official event guide. Filled with history, race information, driver stats and more, this guide will be the perfect compliment to your race weekend as the stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES take on the thrilling 2.439-mile IMS road course.

Dear Race Fan,

We greatly regret to inform you that the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge will take place on Aug. 23 without fans at the venue. This also includes all practice, qualifying and Miller Lite Carb Day activities. As a passionate IMS fan myself, I want you to know that this very difficult decision was made following careful consideration and extensive consultation with state and city leadership.

I know how much many of you have been looking forward to attending this year's race in person, and please know that all of us at the Speedway appreciate your patience and support throughout the last few months. The experiences at IMS and on Indy 500 Race Day are like none other, from the opening cannon to the checkered flag. But more than anything, it is the passion of our fans that has elevated the Indy 500 to its one-of-a-kind status at the pinnacle of sport.

If you are a current Indy 500 customer, please know that you will receive an IMS account credit for your tickets to all August events and all related items (badges/credentials, parking, camping, etc.), and you will retain your seniority and your original May seating location for 2021. You will receive a follow-up email with details later this week on next steps regarding your 2021 Indy 500 renewal.

As dedicated as we were to running the Indy 500 with 25% attendance at our large outdoor facility, even with meaningful and careful precautions implemented by the city and state, the COVID-19 trends in Marion County and Indiana have worsened. Since our June 26 announcement, the number of cases in Marion County has tripled while the positivity rate has doubled. We said from the beginning of the pandemic we would put the health and safety of our community first, and while hosting spectators at a limited capacity with our robust plan in place was appropriate in late June, it is no longer the right path forward based on the current environment.

The Penske Corporation has made a long-term investment to be the steward of our legendary facility, and we were very excited to showcase the many investments and enhancements we have made over the last eight months. As much as Roger and all of us associated with the "500" wanted to race with fans this year, we ultimately reached this conclusion in partnership with the state of Indiana and city of Indianapolis.

Our commitment to the Speedway is unwavering, and we will continue to invest in the Racing Capital of the World. While it won't be the same as walking through the gates at IMS and watching from your seats, we encourage you to watch this year's race on NBC and we look forward to welcoming all of you back to "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" on Sunday, May 30, 2021.

Thank you again for your patience and support, and we hope you and your loved ones continue to stay safe and healthy this summer.

Sincerely,

J. Douglas Boles, IMS President

SHOW YOUR RACING SPIRIT ON JULY 4TH WEEKEND

Race fans are encouraged to show their passion for the NASCAR and INDYCAR tripleheader July 3-5 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway by watching all three races live on NBC in their homes or neighborhoods, the cornerstone of the #BackyardBrickyard campaign. The historic race weekend will be capped with the Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 at the Brickyard powered by Big Machine Records on Sunday, July 5.

Dear Indianapolis Motor Speedway Fan,

I will miss you on Sunday.

Believe me, there is no one more than me who wanted fans to be able to watch the 104th Running of the Indy 500 in person.

It is disappointing to run the event without all of you here, but I know our drivers are determined and ready to put on a world-class show for everyone watching at home.

Especially now, during these difficult times, gathering with friends and loved ones for cherished traditions means so much. Hundreds of thousands of fans return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway every year, savoring the final note of "Back Home Again in Indiana" and cheering for some of the world's greatest drivers. The roar of the crowd goes with the roar of the engines. I wanted you here.

For Indianapolis and Indiana, in general, the Indy 500 means so much. This is especially true for our Race Day staff and local businesses in Indianapolis, who count on the Month of May to boost their income and take care of their families.

But given the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Marion County, running the race without fans was the right decision.

My family and I purchased the Speedway and INDYCAR for the long-term. As much as I wanted to open our gates, even at 25 percent capacity, protecting our fans and "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" for the long term is more important.

When fans return in 2021, you will see many of the improvements we've made, including more than 30 new LED video boards, 5G connectivity and refreshed concession stands and restrooms. The winning driver and car are now lifted atop Victory Podium, allowing more fans to see the iconic post-race celebration. More improvements, all focused on our fans, are on the way.

When I was 14 years old, my father took me to the Speedway to watch the race. It was 1951, and Lee Wallard won it. I was able to put on a helmet and sit in a race car. I'll never forget that experience. That special day shaped the rest of my life and made me who I am. It's why I care so much about the Speedway and INDYCAR racing. It's why the fan experience will always be my top priority.

Thank you for understanding, and I look forward to seeing you next May.

And drivers - start your engines.

Roger Penske

HINCHCLIFFE TOPS SPEED CHART ON OPENING DAY

James Hinchcliffe was fastest in the opening practice for the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Wednesday, with a top lap of 224.526 mph. "Hinch" was one of three Andretti Autosport drivers in the top four. Practice resumes at 11 a.m. (ET) Thursday, with live coverage on NBC Sports Gold.

IT''S A SHORT TRACK KIND OF WEEKEND: DON''T MISS THE IOWA INDYCAR 250s!

The race to the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge continues with the final two oval races before the stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES take on "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." Don''t miss back-to-back short track showcases under the lights from Iowa Friday night and Saturday night on NBCSN!

104th RUNNING STARTING GRID: ANDRETTI TAKES POLE

For the first time in 33 years, an Andretti will lead the Indianapolis 500 to the green flag. Marco Andretti, the grandson of the 1969 Indianapolis 500 winner Mario Andretti, topped eight other NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge Fast Nine Shootout to claim his first NTT Pole Award of 2020 on Sunday.

INDYCAR CHAMPIONSHIP HEATS UP WITH MID-OHIO DOUBLEHEADER

Only five races remain in the 2020 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, and the path to a sixth Astor Challenge Cup for Chip Ganassi Racing''s Scott Dixon is clear. Can Josef Newgarden and Pato O''Ward catch the master of Mid-Ohio? Tune in to this weekend''s doubleheader live on NBCSN and NBC to find out.

DOUBLE THE ACTION: DON''T MISS REV GROUP GRAND PRIX PRESENTED BY AMR DOUBLEHEADER FROM ROAD AMERICA

The race to the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is on! The NTT INDYCAR SERIES heads to beautiful Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, for its first doubleheader weekend of the season. Don''t miss the races Saturday and Sunday, live on NBCSN and NBC!

Dear Race Fan,

I am reaching out to share an update on NASCAR's Pennzoil 150 and Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 Powered by Big Machine Records, as well as INDYCAR''s GMR Grand Prix, scheduled for July 4th weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

After extensive consultation with local and state health officials, we have made the difficult decision to run these events without fans in the stands due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of this decision, we have also canceled the Driven2SaveLives BC39 USAC Midget race and the FGL Fest concert.

While the State of Indiana plans to enter Stage 5 of its "Back on Track Indiana" plan on July 4, opening sporting events to fans with social distancing, Marion County - home to IMS - moved to Stage 3 ten days after the rest of the state, and we cannot be confident that it will be ready to move to Stage 5 by the holiday weekend. This approach follows national trends for larger communities, and we must follow those guidelines and the leadership and judgement of our city and state officials during this challenging time.

Customers with tickets to the impacted events will receive an email from the IMS ticket office with instructions for claiming tickets to our 2021 events, an account credit good for all future events at IMS, or a refund.

You - our fans - are what make this place so special, and we will greatly miss welcoming you next month for this historic NASCAR-INDYCAR double-header weekend. We are, however, excited that all three races will be broadcast on NBC and hope you will tune in throughout the holiday weekend.

You'll also notice that this year's edition of our marquee NASCAR race has a new name -the Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 Powered by Big Machine Records. This new name is a reflection of our title sponsor's commitment to support front-line workers and make hand sanitizer available to the public in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

We look forward to welcoming fans to the track in August for the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge and the other events related to the race beginning with practice on Wednesday, August 12, and qualifying the weekend of August 15 & 16. And on Oct. 3, the NTT INDYCAR Series will return again to IMS for the INDYCAR Harvest GP. Thanks to the many investments and improvements underway at IMS, the facility has never looked better, and we can't wait to share it with you later this year.

Thank you again for your patience and support, and we hope you and your loved ones continue to stay safe and healthy this summer.

Sincerely,

J. Douglas Boles, IMS President

DON''T MISS THESE DARING MOTORCYCLE RIDERS BRING THE ACTION THIS WEEKEND AT IMS!

For the second consecutive weekend, IMS will welcome fans to the Racing Capital of the World! Be there this weekend as motorcycle road racing returns to IMS with MotoAmerica Superbikes at the Brickyard in the penulitmate race weekend of the 2020 MotoAmerica season. The event honors the very first motor race at IMS, a motorcycle event in 1909.

HISTORY TO BE MADE AS RACING ROARS BACK AT IMS

Don't miss a minute of the historic NASCAR-INDYCAR tripleheader! NBC Sports is offering more than 10 hours of coverage live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, including the GMR Grand Prix, the Pennzoil 150 at the Brickyard and the Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 Powered by Big Machine Records, all live on NBC. Check out the weekend schedule now and get ready to make this action-packed weekend of racing a part of your #BackyardBrickyard!

GET UP TO SPEED WITH INDY 500 QUALIFYING FORMAT

Crown Royal Armed Forces Qualifying will take on an exciting look this year! A boost in turbocharger level will see speeds climb during Indy 500 qualifying as engine output climbing by 50 to 75 horsepower. Here's everything you need to know about Saturday's full field qualifying and Sunday's Fast Nine Shootout! Tune in live on NBC from 3-5 p.m. (ET) on NBC.

INDY 500 EVENT NEWS: UPDATED ATTENDANCE ESTIMATE, KEY HEALTH MEASURES IN PLACE FOR SUNDAY, AUG. 23

This August, we will come together as one community - as we have countless times before - to successfully hold a world-class event in our city: The 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

Here you will find an outline of all the key measures the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is taking at this year's events to protect fans, participants, workforce and the broader community. These measures and the associated event plan have been developed in consultation with health experts and city/state officials.