Indianapolis 500 start delayed due to light rain showers
Track drying
Track drying
Phillip Abbott / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Phillip Abbott / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Advertisement
Any delay like this could seriously jeopardize Kyle Larson's attempt to successfully complete the Indy 500/Coke 600 Double, running all 1,100 miles on the same day. Only four drivers have ever ran both races on the same day and only -- Tony Stewart -- has managed to complete 1,100 miles. He has a very small window (about 45 minutes of delays) that will allow him to both run the 500 and still make it to Charlotte in time for the NASCAR race. Driver introductions are set to begin at 5:25pm EST. with the race beginning at 6pm EST.
Larson's 2024 attempt at 'The Double' was derailed by weather as well with rain delaying the start of the Indy 500. He missed the start of the Coca-Cola 600 and same weather system arrived at Charlotte mid-race, ending the event early just as Larson arrived. This year, he has to start the Coke 600 or risk forfeiting all of his playoff points due to an updated playoff waiver policy implemented by NASCAR.
2013 Indy 500 winner and Arrow McLaren team principal Tony Kanaan is on standby for Larson at Indianapolis, should he need to get behind the wheel of the No. 17 Chevrolet. Kanaan told IndyCar on FOX that Larson has to leave the track between 4pm and 4:30pm EST at the latest.
When the 2025 Indy 500 does get underway, rookie Robert Shwartzman will lead the field to the green flag in the No. 83 Prema Racing Chevrolet. He will share the front row with Takuma Sato and Pato O'Ward.
Advertisement
The race has only been completely postponed to Monday three times in its history and that hasn't happened since 1997. The event hasn't been rain-shortened since 2007, which has happened a total of seven times. However, current situation is unlikely to result in a full postponement or a rain-shortened race.
Photos from Indianapolis 500 - Race
Robert Shwartzman, Prema Racing
Robert Shwartzman, Prema Racing
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Race start
Race start
Phillip Abbott / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Phillip Abbott / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
General view
General view
Brandon Badraoui / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Brandon Badraoui / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Indy 500 grid
Indy 500 grid
Phillip Abbott / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Phillip Abbott / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Patricio O'ward, Arrow McLaren
Patricio O'ward, Arrow McLaren
James Gilbert / Getty Images
James Gilbert / Getty Images
Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske
Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske
Phillip Abbott / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Phillip Abbott / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske
Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske
Phillip Abbott / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Phillip Abbott / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske
Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske
Phillip Abbott / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Phillip Abbott / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
General view
General view
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Marco Andretti, Andretti Global
Marco Andretti, Andretti Global
Phillip Abbott / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Phillip Abbott / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
IndyCar and IMS President Doug Boles
IndyCar and IMS President Doug Boles
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Will Power, Team Penske, Josef Newgarden, Team Penske
Will Power, Team Penske, Josef Newgarden, Team Penske
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Kyle Larson, Arrow McLaren
Kyle Larson, Arrow McLaren
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Patricio O'ward, Arrow McLaren
Patricio O'ward, Arrow McLaren
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Borg-Warner Trophy
Borg-Warner Trophy
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Helio Castroneves, Meyer Shank Racing
Helio Castroneves, Meyer Shank Racing
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
IndyCar and IMS President Doug Boles
IndyCar and IMS President Doug Boles
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
The field of 33 Honda and Chevrolet drivers
The field of 33 Honda and Chevrolet drivers
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Takuma Sato, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Takuma Sato, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Patricio O'ward, Arrow McLaren
Patricio O'ward, Arrow McLaren
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Josef Newgarden, Team Penske
Josef Newgarden, Team Penske
Brett Farmer / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Brett Farmer / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske
Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske
Brandon Badraoui / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Brandon Badraoui / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske
Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske
James Gilbert / Getty Images
James Gilbert / Getty Images
Takuma Sato, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Robert Shwartzman, Prema Racing
Takuma Sato, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Robert Shwartzman, Prema Racing
James Gilbert / Getty Images
James Gilbert / Getty Images
Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske
Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske
Justin Casterline / Getty Images
Justin Casterline / Getty Images
Borg-Warner trophy
Borg-Warner trophy
James Gilbert / Getty Images
James Gilbert / Getty Images
Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing
Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing
James Gilbert / Getty Images
James Gilbert / Getty Images
Patricio O'ward, Arrow McLaren
Patricio O'ward, Arrow McLaren
James Gilbert / Getty Images
James Gilbert / Getty Images
Marcus Ericsson, Andretti Global
Marcus Ericsson, Andretti Global
James Gilbert / Getty Images
James Gilbert / Getty Images
Devlin Defrancesco, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Devlin Defrancesco, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
James Gilbert / Getty Images
James Gilbert / Getty Images
Kyle Larson, Arrow McLaren
Kyle Larson, Arrow McLaren
James Gilbert / Getty Images
James Gilbert / Getty Images
General view
General view
James Gilbert / Getty Images
James Gilbert / Getty Images
General view
General view
James Gilbert / Getty Images
James Gilbert / Getty Images
Borg-Warner triphy
Borg-Warner triphy
James Gilbert / Getty Images
James Gilbert / Getty Images
Marco Andretti, Andretti Global
Marco Andretti, Andretti Global
James Gilbert / Getty Images
James Gilbert / Getty Images
Takuma Sato, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Takuma Sato, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
James Gilbert / Getty Images
James Gilbert / Getty Images
Robert Shwartzman, Prema Racing
Robert Shwartzman, Prema Racing
James Gilbert / Getty Images
James Gilbert / Getty Images
Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing
Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Patricio O'ward, Arrow McLaren
Patricio O'ward, Arrow McLaren
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Louis Foster, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Louis Foster, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Nolan Siegel, Arrow McLaren
Nolan Siegel, Arrow McLaren
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Kyle Larson, Arrow McLaren, Sting Ray Robb, Juncos Hollinger Racing
Kyle Larson, Arrow McLaren, Sting Ray Robb, Juncos Hollinger Racing
Brandon Badraoui / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Brandon Badraoui / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Josef Newgarden, Team Penske
Josef Newgarden, Team Penske
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Robert Shwartzman, Prema Racing
Robert Shwartzman, Prema Racing
Geoff Miller / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Geoff Miller / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Robert Shwartzman, Prema Racing
Robert Shwartzman, Prema Racing
Geoff Miller / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Geoff Miller / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Christian Rasmussen, Ed Carpenter Racing
Christian Rasmussen, Ed Carpenter Racing
Brett Farmer / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Brett Farmer / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Nolan Siegel, Arrow McLaren
Nolan Siegel, Arrow McLaren
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Christian Rasmussen, Ed Carpenter Racing
Christian Rasmussen, Ed Carpenter Racing
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Marcus Ericsson, Andretti Global
Marcus Ericsson, Andretti Global
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Patricio O'ward, Arrow McLaren, Graham Rahal, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Colton Herta, Andretti Global, Callum Ilott, Prema Racing
Patricio O'ward, Arrow McLaren, Graham Rahal, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Colton Herta, Andretti Global, Callum Ilott, Prema Racing
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Jake Galstad / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Jake Galstad / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Brandon Badraoui / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Brandon Badraoui / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Brandon Badraoui / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Brandon Badraoui / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Jake Galstad / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Jake Galstad / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Michael L. Levitt / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Brandon Badraoui / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Brandon Badraoui / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Brandon Badraoui / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Brandon Badraoui / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing
Brandon Badraoui / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Brandon Badraoui / Motorsport Images via Getty Images
Read Also:
Shocking pre-race crash takes Scott McLaughlin out of Indy 500
To read more Motorsport.com articles visit our website.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
8 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Marcus Morris Taken Into Custody, Markieff Reacts To Arrest
Marcus Morris Taken Into Custody, Markieff Reacts To Arrest originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Former Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris was reportedly arrested in Florida and is being held without bond on a fraud charge. As reported by TMZ first, the statement read: "Marcus Morris Sr. has been arrested on a fraud charge in Florida ... TMZ has learned. The 13-year NBA veteran was taken into custody Sunday in Broward County, Florida, according to online booking records." The veteran forward was reportedly arrested on an out-of-state warrant for writing a bad check, implying that he bounced a check and is currently being held in custody for it. Morris has had run-ins with the authorities in the past as well. In 2012, the 35-year-old was charged with battery, leading him to enter a diversion program for rehabilitation purposes. In 2015, he was also charged with assault in an alleged brawl, but he was acquitted of these charges. The incident drew a direct response from his twin brother, Markieff. The former Lakers forward reacted to the news of his brother's arrest and tweeted: "The wording is crazy. Damn for that amount of money they'll embarrass you in the airport with your family. They got y'all really thinking bro did some fraud shit. They could have came to the crib for all that. When y'all hear the real story on this shit man. All I can say is Lesson learned. Bro will tell y'all tomorrow. This weird shit gave me a headache. Can't stop nothin!" The response from Markieff appears to present a positive outlook for the future as the matter seems to have been resolved. With implications that Marcus will be released soon to reveal the "real story," more information is expected to come to light. Update: The arrest was due to Morris' outstanding casino debt of over $1200, as per his agent. The Morris twins have been in the limelight as of late. Since Markieff's altercation with Nikola Jokic, the twins recently shared more on their beef with Jokic and his brothers. The back-and-forth has been an exciting sight for the fans. Marcus Morris Sr. was drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2011 with the 11th overall pick. After his rookie season, the forward was traded to the Phoenix Suns, where he was reunited with his brother. Morris has played on several teams throughout his career, including the Detroit Pistons, the Boston Celtics, and the Philadelphia 76ers. However, his brief stint with the Knicks and his time with the Clippers can be considered some of his most productive years in the league. With a career average of 12.0 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, Morris proved to be a solid role player on most teams he played for. Since playing with the 76ers and the Cavaliers in the 2023-24 season, Morris has remained a free story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
8 minutes ago
- Yahoo
A bittersweet weekend for IndyCar's Arrow McLaren at Laguna Seca
On paper, it was a solid weekend for the papaya squad, Arrow McLaren. Christian Lundgaard scored a podium, Pato O'Ward was a solid fourth and Nolan Siegel led his first laps of the 2025 season. But it came with a disappointing conclusion for Siegel and a championship likely lost for O'Ward. Lundgaard was the star of the day for the group. O'Ward rolled off second, but the Dane finished there from seventh after pitting earlier than his rivals to gain ground with an undercut. That led him to third, where he used a bold overtake to sneak past Colton Herta for the runner-up spot. He didn't have the pace to challenge frontrunner Alex Palou after a couple late cautions, but held onto second to give the organization its 11th podium on the year - a new high mark for the squad. 'I knew that the pit sequences are really key here,' Lundgaard said of his run. 'We went into this race not knowing if it was going to be a red (tire) race or a prime race. It ended up being a red race and I just can't thank this team enough.' O'Ward put together a complete weekend, qualifying second and finishing fourth on a day where the strategy and speed didn't fall his way. It was a solid result that continued a streak of success for the Mexican star. He's finished seventh or better in nine of the past 10 races, with two wins and five podiums. In many years, that would be enough to challenge for his first IndyCar title. But the consistency has come in a dominant year for Palou. The Chip Ganassi Racing star's seven (now eight) wins left O'Ward in need of major gains in Laguna Seca to have a chance to close within reach for the championship. But after Palou's win, he now holds a 120-point championship advantage with just three races remaining. The Spaniard could clinch the title next time out at Portland International Raceway. Barring an absolute meltdown - and despite O'Ward's best efforts - the championship battle likely ended Sunday under the California sun. Nolan Siegel, Arrow McLaren Then, there was Siegel. Running in his home state, the Palo Alto native was the only driver not named Palou to lead laps on Sunday. An alternate strategy put him out front for 11 laps early on before Palou surged past him in turn 3. Even after that, Siegel was still positioned to make the most of a race he'd started 16th in. But that all fell apart in the closing stages, when Siegel went for a spin at the Corkscrew. He attempted to make a pass on Louis Foster, but made contact and briefly looped around before rolling on. Siegel ultimately took the checkered flag in 18th, continuing a streak of four-straight races with an average finish of 21.75 after he'd scored results of eighth and 11th at Road America and Mid-Ohio. In the end, every driver at Arrow McLaren showed promise in Laguna Seca. Two of the team's drivers finished in the top-four spots and the other led laps. But with Siegel showing his inexperience and Palou continuing to dominate, there was little else on offer to be joyous about in the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey. Read Also: Arrow McLaren expands IndyCar operations with new Indianapolis facility Pato O'Ward, Arrow McLaren score strategic win in Indy Toronto Arrow McLaren's Nolan Siegel cleared to race in Toronto To read more articles visit our website.
Yahoo
8 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Return to training camp vital for 49ers potential breakout star
The importance of second-year pro Ricky Pearsall's return isn't lost on 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. After beginning training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, Pearsall was activated on Sunday and enjoyed his first work of San Francisco training camp. Pearsall had been nursing a hamstring injury. Afterwards, Shanahan shared how excited the club was to have Pearsall back in the fold. "It was nice. Yeah, his rep count was really low. I think he got like eight reps today, but we'll see how he did with recovery and stuff. But I didn't hear any complaints and good first day back," Shanahan said. The 49ers still don't have a timetable on a return for star receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Meanwhile, the 49ers' leading receiver from last season, Jauan Jennings, exited Sunday's practice early with a calf injury. Jennings has reportedly been angling for a new contract as well. All of that ramps up the importance of Pearsall taking a step forward in 2025 and that starts with his availability during training camp. "Yeah, anybody who can make it through camp and doesn't have setbacks, it's going to always put them in a much better position. That's what I love. Working and practicing things get you better and when you're hurt you can't and it's frustrating for guys, but he overcame that last year. "If things happen this year, he will overcome that too, but that's why he is prepared so hard for this to try to get his body in a position to be able to make it through camp. And I know he had a setback in OTAs with his hamstring, but he's worked as hard as anyone this offseason and hopefully have some better luck," Shanahan said. Pearsall missed the first six games of last season after being shot during an attempted robbery. The 6-foot-3, 189-pound receiver played in 11 games, started four and caught 31 passes for 400 yards and three scores during his rookie campaign. A big chunk of that production came during San Francisco's final two games of 2024 when Pearsall reeled in 14 catches for 210 yards and two article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers news: Ricky Pearsall's return to practice an important step
