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Rain Delays Indianapolis 500 Start, Threatening Kyle Larson’s Double Attempt

The 109th running of the Indy 500 began after a 42-minute rain delay, jeopardizing Larson’s bid to race both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in one day.

The Monaco Grand Prix, Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 are part of a busy day of racing in May.
Alex Palou, driver of the #10 The American Legion Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, leads the pack of drivers at the start of The 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 28, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
IndyCar Series drivers take the green flag to begin the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Overview

  • The Indianapolis 500 started at 6:00 p.m. ET following a 42-minute delay caused by light rain showers at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
  • Kyle Larson’s attempt to complete 'The Double'—racing both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day—is at risk due to the delayed start time.
  • Rookie Robert Shwartzman, the first rookie since 1983 to start from pole position, led the field to the green flag in his debut on an oval track.
  • Defending champion Josef Newgarden and teammate Will Power started at the back of the grid after failing inspection, complicating Newgarden’s quest for a third consecutive Indy 500 win.
  • Scott McLaughlin crashed during warm-up laps, forcing him out of the race, and the sold-out event drew a record crowd of 350,000 spectators.