On May 25, 2025, the legendary Indianapolis 500 will unfold on the famed 2.5-mile oval of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This year marks the 109th iteration of this illustrious race, with the anticipation ramping up significantly in the lead-up to the event.
The exciting schedule kicks off with practice sessions from May 16 to May 19, featuring 34 determined drivers. As the race weekend approaches, fans will witness qualifying heats on May 17 and 18, followed by another practice run on May 19. The activities culminate on Carb Day, May 23, which promises practice laps, a pit stop competition, and a lively concert. Notably, Legends Day on May 24 allows aficionados to interact with their favorite drivers during a public meet-and-greet event.
Here’s a glimpse into today’s scheduled activities on the track. All times indicated are in Eastern Time.
Fast Friday: A Day of High Stakes
Fast Friday is the moment when everything shifts into high gear. Competitors enhance their cars with upgraded turbochargers, simulating the conditions required for the Saturday and Sunday qualifications. This enables drivers to maximize their speed, venturing into velocities not seen during earlier practice days, where the focus was more on racing performance than on pure speed.
Weather Conditions for Practice on May 16
Today’s weather is a mixed bag, with a 50% likelihood of rain, complemented by pleasantly warm temperatures in the low 80s, perfect for an exhilarating day of practice on the track.
Indy 500 Practice Agenda for May 16
10 a.m.: Venue opens its gates
Noon-6 p.m.: Indy 500 practice sessions in action
TV Coverage: From Noon to 4 p.m. on FS2; 4 to 6 p.m. on FS1
6:15 p.m.: Announcement of the qualification draw
Practice Highlights from May 15
Tickets Now Available for Indy 500 Events
Catch the Indy 500 Action on TV
Fans can follow the thrilling events on Fox, FS1, or FS2, depending on the timings. Coverage will be spearheaded by Will Buxton, supplemented by expert commentary from James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell.
Streaming the Indy 500 Experience
Don’t miss any thrilling moments by visiting FoxSports.com or utilizing the Fox Sports app for seamless streaming options.
Audio Options for Indy 500 Coverage
For listeners, the action can be followed on IndyCar Nation via SiriusXM Channel 218, or through IndyCar Live and the IndyCar Radio Network (check local listings for affiliates).
Looking Ahead: The Drivers of the 2025 Indy 500
(Teams and their respective roster, including those exclusively racing in the Indianapolis 500)
- A.J. Foyt: Santino Ferrucci, David Malukas
- Andretti Global: Colton Herta, Kyle Kirkwood, Marcus Ericsson, Marco Andretti*
- Arrow McLaren: Pato O’Ward, Nolan Siegel, Christian Lundgaard, Kyle Larson* (in collaboration with Rick Hendrick)
- Chip Ganassi: Kyffin Simpson, Scott Dixon, Alex Palou
- Dale Coyne: Jacob Abel, Rinus VeeKay
- Dreyer & Reinbold: Ryan Hunter-Reay*, Jack Harvey*
- Ed Carpenter: Alexander Rossi, Christian Rasmussen, Ed Carpenter*
- Juncos Hollinger: Conor Daly, Sting Ray Robb
- Meyer Shank: Felix Rosenqvist, Marcus Armstrong, Helio Castroneves*
- Prema: Callum Ilott, Robert Shwartzman, Romain Grosjean (reserve)
- Rahal Letterman Lanigan: Graham Rahal, Louis Foster, Devlin DeFrancesco, Takuma Sato*; Toby Sowery (reserve)
- Team Penske: Josef Newgarden, Scott McLaughlin, Will Power
