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July 22, 2020<\/strong> | By Indianapolis Motor Speedway<\/p>\n

Race To Air Live in Indianapolis<\/h3>\n

Officials from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway today released a detailed 88-page<\/a> <\/span>plan they have put in place to welcome the estimated 25 percent of capacity crowd expected to attend the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, Aug. 23 (masks are mandatory for those attending the race).<\/p>\n

Mark Miles, Penske Entertainment Corp. president & CEO, also announced that this year\u2019s race will air live in Indianapolis on NBC, allowing more Hoosiers to watch in real-time from their homes.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything will be different about this year\u2019s race, from the reduced crowd size, to a new distanced seating arrangement, to mandatory masks and a live broadcast throughout Central Indiana,\u201d Miles said. \u201cWe will welcome fans to the \u2018500\u2019 based on a highly detailed, careful plan that was developed in collaboration with national, state and local health experts.\u201d<\/p>\n

The plan was developed over the last four months by a team of Indy officials and national health experts, including Dr. Edward Racht, chief medical officer of Global Medical Response, the largest emergency medical services provider in the nation. It has also been approved by the Marion County Department of Public Health subject to continued review.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe IMS plan has been developed in consultation with the Marion County Public Health Department and the Indiana State Department of Health, and reflects the current best practices and mitigating steps outdoor venues should have in place to host public events,\u201d Marion County Public Health Department Director Dr. Virginia Caine said. \u201cIt meets or exceeds all local guidelines and is approved subject to continued review. I appreciate the serious and collaborative approach IMS has displayed throughout this process.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe IMS plan is detailed and extensive and takes all the right steps to ensure the best measures and precautions are in place,\u201d Indiana State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said. \u201cSpeedway officials have been transparent and communicative throughout this process, and we appreciate the opportunities we\u2019ve had to provide input.\u201d<\/p>\n

Highlights of the plan include:<\/p>\n