A Delayed Indianapolis 500

Indy 500 Delayed

In indiana - without and indianapolis 500 - as organizers announced - because of the ongoing pandemic - the worlds largest one day sporting event - will not see a green flag until august 24th.... a man tasked with corralling that massive crowd - indianapolis motor speedway president - doug boles joins us this morning.... good morning mister boles.... walk us through the different scenarios - of how the indycar series and the "speedway " will present a delayed race.... and if they do race with a full grandstand - how will social distancing practices be maintained.... its hard to believe - but besides the cancellation of races during the two great world wars - and despite a few years where rain delayed the race -*not one single lap of the indianapolis 500 has ever been complete outside the month of may.... explain to our viewers the importance this race plays in promoting our hoosier economy - and the trickle down effect felt statewide.... what would an indy 500 be like - without 300- thousand plus fans in the stands.... in addition to the indy 500 - one of nascar's biggest races - the brickyard 400 - has not had to adjust their schedule - but instead will include the indianapolis grand prix the weekend of july 4th.... do you see that plan staying entact.... doug boles - president of the indianapolis motor