Indy 500 Delayed by Severe Storms, Forcing Evacuation of 125,000 Fans
NASCAR's Kyle Larson prioritizes Indy 500 over Coca-Cola 600 due to weather-induced delay at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- Heavy rain, wind gusts, and lightning led to a four-hour delay of the Indianapolis 500.
- Officials evacuated around 125,000 fans from the speedway for safety reasons.
- Kyle Larson, aiming to complete 'The Double,' will stay in Indianapolis, missing the Cup Series race in Charlotte.
- Track drying efforts are underway with hopes to start the race later in the afternoon.
- Defending champion Josef Newgarden and pole sitter Scott McLaughlin are among the top contenders.
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