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Indianapolis 500 officials are expecting a 2nd straight race-day sellout, and 3rd time in 10 years
- Indy 500 officials expect a second straight race-day sellout and lift the local blackout.
- The crowd is expected to reach about 350,000 when including infield general admission.
- Palou aims to become the seventh back-to-back Indy 500 winner, first to do it with sellouts in two years.
- General admission and limited hospitality tickets remain available for those without reserved seats.
- Reserved seats can be purchased on IMS’s official resale marketplace through May 20.
- Practice speeds boosted Palou’s confidence after leading Tuesday’s first session.
- Race weekend schedule includes practices Thursday, Friday, and Monday with qualifying on the weekend.
- Event will be watched by central Indiana residents and a global audience.
- Officials highlighted energy and momentum around IndyCar as anticipation grows for the race.
- The article notes the event’s past sellouts in 2016 and 2025 as context for this year.
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