Indianapolis 500 Tickets

The 94th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled to be held on May 30, 2010, the venue being the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The event has been scheduled for May 30, considered to be the traditional date for this auto race, for the 53rd time. It is the 15th Indianapolis 500 race certified by the Indy Racing League, the American auto race authorizing body. One of the largest one-day sporting events in the world, it is not surprising therefore, that there is a mad rush for the Indianapolis 500 tickets. Moreover, the 2010 Indianapolis 500 is a celebratory occasion in more than one way. It marks the centenary year of the venue as well as the auto race event.

Indianapolis 500 Tickets: Greatest Spectacle in Racing!
If you want to acquire the Indianapolis 500 tickets, book it right now before they run out. Also, ensure that you are purchasing them from the right kind of website, ideally one which offers you accommodation facilities along with tickets.

The history of American automobile race can be traced to the 1909 and 1910. The first series of races were held on the Speedway, which is the precursor of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After the races of 1910, it was decided that a single large auto car race event would be organized every year.

This single, immensely-hyped automobile race was termed as the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, abbreviated to Indianapolis or Indy 500. One of the oldest automobile sports events, the Indy 500 is generally held during the Memorial Day weekend at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The event is considered to be 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing'.

Indianapolis 500 Tickets: Popularity of an Event
The high demand for the Indianapolis 500 tickets is proven by the fact that the total seating capacity of the venue is about 400,000, which falls short of the actual demand of tickets. Moreover, the race receives a lot of media coverage. It is broadcasted by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network and is telecasted on WFBM-TV.


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