Indy 500 Expects Delays; Stay Tuned To WILO 96.9 FM, 1570 AM, Boone 102.7 FM For Broadcast

WILO 96.9 FM, 1570 AM and Boone 102.7 FM will carry a live broadcast of the Indy 500 today, Sunday, May 26 with programming beginning at 11 a.m.

The Indy 500 organizers have announced that with the incoming weather near Speedway, the race may see delays with a start time around 3:30 p.m.

The broadcast of the Indy 500 is supported by Work Comp Management Services, Shoup’s Country Foods, Jerry’s Body Shop, Freckles Graphics, Lehnen’s Furniture and Mattress, Wamplers Services, Inc., Esserman Best Tire and Auto Care, Martin Brothers TV and Appliances, The City of Frankfort, Encompass Credit Union, Wilson’s Farm Market and Outdoor Power Unlimited.

Severe weather chances have increased over the past week, which may impact start times, completion times and more. The Indy 500 has only experienced postponements due to rain in 13 years over its 107-year runtime, and a full postponement has only occurred a handful of times. If a full postponement occurs, the race will resume on Monday. Only 101 laps of the 200 are required to be completed for the race to become official.

Stay tuned to Clinton County Daily News, Boone County Daily News and Carroll County Daily News and WILO 96.9 FM, 1570 AM and Boone 102.7 FM for updates if the Indy 500 experiences a postponement.