The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is set to take the green flag Today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, bringing 33 drivers to the grid for one of motorsports’ most-watched events. Gates open at 6 a.m., with driver introductions scheduled for 11:47 a.m. and the race set to begin at 12:45 p.m. ET, according to the event schedule .
Álex Palou starts from the pole after posting the fastest four‑lap average during last weekend’s Firestone Fast Six qualifying. The field also includes nine past winners and a mix of veterans and rising drivers competing over 500 miles on the historic 2.5‑mile oval .
Pre‑race ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. on FOX, followed by the traditional “Back Home Again in Indiana” and the command to start engines. The race marks the culmination of nearly two weeks of practice, qualifying, and Carb Day activities leading into Today’s main event