Excitement surrounding the 2026 racing season continues to build as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has officially sold out all grandstand seating for the Indianapolis 500 for the second consecutive year. With the sellout, Penske Entertainment has once again lifted the central Indiana television blackout, allowing local fans to watch the race live.
More than 230,000 grandstand seats have been sold for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500, and officials say general admission infield tickets could also sell out for the first time since 2016. The sellout marks only the third time in 75 years that the local broadcast blackout has been lifted under the speedway’s long-standing attendance policy.
As anticipation for race season grows, WILO 96.9 FM / 1570 AM and Boone Best 102.7 are preparing for a full summer of motorsports coverage and ticket giveaways for listeners across the region.
Listeners can tune in weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. during Matt Wilson’s morning show for additional chances to win. The next giveaway promotion will feature a pair of Indianapolis 500 tickets, with the drawing scheduled for Tuesday, May 19.
In addition to giveaways, WILO and Boone 102.7 will provide live coverage throughout the 2026 racing season, including:
• May 24 – 110th Indianapolis 500
• May 31 – Streets of Detroit
• June 7 – World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis
• July 19 – Nashville Superspeedway
• July 25 – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts race in Indianapolis
• July 26 – Brickyard 400
• August 23 – Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
• August 29 – Portland International Raceway
• September 6 – WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Fans can also stream all programming live through Clinton County Daily News, Boone County Daily News, and Carroll County Daily News by selecting the “On the Radio – Listen Live” option available on each website.
The 2026 racing broadcast season is supported by local and regional sponsors including Big O Tires, Marchand’s Window Tinting, Shoup’s Country Foods, Wampler’s Disposal Service & Recycling, Lehnen’s Furniture and Mattress, Culligan Water of Clinton and Boone Counties, City of Frankfort Community Development, City of Frankfort Parks Department, Jerry’s Body Shop, Esserman Tire / Best One, VFW Post 1110, and Martin Automotive Group.
Additional promotions, special broadcasts, and giveaway announcements are expected throughout the summer racing season.