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Coverage dated May 25, 2024

Start of Indianapolis 500 expected to be delayed amid oncoming severe weather, fans told to evacuate

Headline from CBS News

The video boards inside the speedway flashed that a severe thunderstorm warning was in effect as the storm approached from the west.

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5 articles, oldest first.

  1. Washington Times

    Indianapolis 500 starts after 4-hour rain delay with Kyle Larson in the field (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    The Indianapolis 500 started Sunday after a rain delay of four hours with NASCAR star Kyle Larson still at the track and in the race.

  2. CBS News

    Start of Indianapolis 500 expected to be delayed amid oncoming severe weather, fans told to evacuate (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The video boards inside the speedway flashed that a severe thunderstorm warning was in effect as the storm approached from the west.

  3. Kokomo Tribune

    The start of the Indianapolis 500 has been delayed as a severe thunderstorm passes through the area (opens Kokomo Tribune)

    Published

    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    The start of the Indianapolis 500 has been delayed as a severe thunderstorm passes through the area.

  4. Deadline

    Indianapolis 500 Start Delayed By Rain, Lightning (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    Officials still hope to get the race in today.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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