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Indianapolis 500 Start Delayed By Rain, Lightning – Update
Officials still hope to get the race in today.
As of 11:17 AM Indiana time, officials asked the 125,000-plus fans inside the venue to exit the grandstands and the Snake Pit and seek shelter. Earlier, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Doug Boles told reporters that officials are tracking a potentially severe storm that may include lightning. If the storm acts as expected, Boles said track drying could begin between 2:30-3 PM Indiana time, with plans to get the race in.
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