INDIANAPOLIS -- Today is the day.

Starting this morning, around 350,000 from all around the world will descend on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the “greatest spectacle in racing:” the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

Over the last few months, central Indiana has been preparing for this year’s race. The Indy 500 will air live in the region after all reserved seats in the speedway, including the grandstands and suites, sold out. Traditionally, the race has been blacked out in the local TV market in the case of a non-sellout.

This comes after Indianapolis has seen Indy 500-related festivities throughout the weekend, including Carb Day on Friday and the AES 500 Festival Parade and Legends Day festivities on Saturday.

Today, gates to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are expected

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