The last tickets to the 100th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing were sold Friday.
The 500 is a sellout, for the first time in more than 20 years.
I-M-S says the last reserved seats for the 500 sold late Friday morning, 23 days ahead of Race Day. President Doug Boles says there’s been a surge of attention for the 100th running of the 500, but he says it also reflects a string of close finishes in recent years. Visitors will see a refurbished racetrack, with a new grandstand, restrooms and concession stands.
Visit Indy says 33-thousand Indianapolis hotel rooms were booked solid six weeks ago, two months ahead of last year’s pace.