"Probably not even an eating or drinking exception in that space," Boles said.It works well that Chip Ganassi likes winners and leaders because he has both followed the Honda Indy Toronto, the 10th race of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. Those in the infield will be required to wear masks literally at all times. "But we do expect fans for practice, qualifying and Carb Day and we welcome them."
Nobody will have access to the racetrack race morning except essential racing personal. "There will be some adjustments on race day to pit lane access to give teams opportunity to prepare. "Those customers with bronze and silver badges will still get that access on have practice and qualifying days," Boles said. In total, the infield capacity will be reduced by 90 percent. Spectators with bronze and silver badges will have access to the garage and pit lane, but fewer of those passes will be honored this year. Upon entering, fans will receive a package that includes a disposable mask and a bottle of hand sanitizer. Anyone with a temperature in excess of 100.4 degrees will be prohibited from entering the facility. Much like NASCAR races with fans this summer, spectators will be screened with a contactless thermometer at the gate. Signs with designated walking paths have been installed around the facility to prevent spectators from walking directly into each other’s path. Concession stands will largely be limited to prepackaged food, sold by workers wearing face shields, masks, gloves, sanitization cloths and disposable aprons. With a green flag that is scheduled for 2:30, the entire schedule has essentially been pushed back two hours from its usual cadence.Ĭapacity limits on elevators will be enforced and all drinking fountains have been removed from the facility to prevent the spread of the disease. The gates will open on race day at 8 a.m., two hours later than usual. A total of 126 restrooms will be open on race day-70 outside and 56 inside. The track will be open to spectators each day, but to no more than the 25 percent guidelines.īathrooms will be power washed every morning before gates open and will be cleaned every hour thereafter until the facility closes. Here is the schedule for the postponed Month of May, which will now take place in mid-August: ET, with the green flag scheduled to be flown shortly after 2:30 p.m. The race broadcast will begin on NBC at 1 p.m. "Under these unique circumstances, we felt it was the right thing to do," Miles said. Most notably, the race will air live on local television for just the fourth time in event history, eliminating the annual blackout imposed on the Indianapolis market every time the event is not a sellout. "We believe it’s important we have this race and show that people can come together in the right way." "It’s a gigantic venue, we’re limiting capacity, making masks mandatory and the fact it’s outdoors, the virus is 19 times less likely to spread than indoors. "In terms of the plan itself, it’s approved we have a green flag and we expect to have the race,” Miles said. Seats will be reassigned to provide for greater physical distancing. Capacity was reduced to 50 percent capacity last month before its readjustment on Tuesday. The Speedway can hold approximately 350,000 spectators across the grandstands, suites and infield. I hope we don't have to but we believe it's a reasonable requirement." "If appropriate we will be prepared to ask people to leave. "Guest services will remind people to wear the masks," said Boles during a Wednesday teleconference. indoor venue and that’s given us a degree of comfort."Įveryone permitted entry into the event will be required to wear a face covering at all times. And it’s an outdoor venue so we know the difference in transmission with outdoor vs.
"It’s application of pretty strict criteria to minimize transmission. "Experiment is not the word I’d use," Racht said. Racht dismissed the idea that the Indianapolis 500 would be an experiment for future events.
The complete fan and procedure guide can be read here. Edward Racht, chief medical officer of Global Medical Response, detailed the 88-page coronavirus response procedure during a media teleconference on Wednesday morning. Penske Entertainment Group president Mark Miles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Doug Boles and Dr. The race usually plays host to about 250,000 fans on race day-the largest single-day sporting event in the world. 23, but only at a reduced capacity of 25% and with a litany of safety precautions approved by the Marion County Public Health Department.Īt 25% capacity, that means the Indianapolis 500 could play host only to a maximum of 87,500 spectators this year. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will move forward with the Indianapolis 500 on Aug.
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