The much awaited race The Indy 500, also known as the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" comes on our way fully packed with actions and excitement. The 96th annual Indy Indianapolis 500 takes place today, May 27th from Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
There are thirty-three drivers take part in the race and will run in the 500-mile 200-lap race. Drivers will go through the tracks with temperatures forecast to reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius).
The field is compose of eight rookies, three women and two ex-Formula One drivers, Brazilian Rubens Barrichello and Jean Alesi of France, and drivers from 11 different countries, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Mexico, France, Spain, Venezuela, Brazil and Switzerland. Also, there are three former champions in Castroneves, Briton Dario Franchitti and New Zealand's Scott Dixon.
The race is scheduled to start at 12:15 p.m. ET. But before the cars take the green flag, pre-race festivities include driver introductions held around 11:30 am followed by the traditional singing of "Back Home Again in Indiana" before the official race and the Command to Start Engines triggers.
Polesitter Ryan Briscoe leads the field to the green flag at the epic Indianapolis 500. Drivers and fans also remembered Indy 500 defending champion Dan Wheldon, who was killed in a race accident in October.
The Indy 500 start time is at 12pm EST and television coverage of Indy 500 live stream will be provided by ABC. Also watch Indy 500 live stream online on your favorite channel covering the race.