Everything to know for the Indy 500: How to watch, start time, favorites, weather
From the TV schedule to predicting who might win and if weather will cause a delay, here's a full preview of the 2024 Indianapolis 500.
www.nbcsportschicago.comI don’t have live access to current feeds right now, but here’s what’s typically reported for Indy 500 start times and how to verify today.
Core answer:
- The Indy 500 normally starts with green flag in mid-afternoon ET, commonly around 12:45 p.m. ET on race day, with driver introductions earlier in the day. Exact time can vary slightly by year and weather, so please check a reliable current listing close to race day.
How to verify the latest start time:
- Visit the official Indy 500 or Indianapolis Motor Speedway website for the race day schedule.
- Check a trusted sports network’s Indy 500 preview or live schedule page (e.g., NBC Sports, FOX, or the race’s official broadcaster) for “start time” and “green flag.”
- If you’re in Prague or traveling internationally, confirm local broadcast times and any daylight saving adjustments on the broadcaster’s regional site or by using a local sports app.
Notes:
- Start times are ET; convert to your local time if needed (Prague is typically CET/CEST, which is 6 hours ahead of ET outside of daylight saving changes).
- Weather can cause delays or early starts; the latest official schedule will reflect any changes.
If you’d like, I can look up the exact current start time for the upcoming Indy 500 and provide a one-line citation from a reliable source.