Indianapolis 500 to Air Live Nationwide on SiriusXM

SiriusXM, the Official Satellite Radio Partner of INDYCAR, the sanctioning body for the Verizon IndyCar® Series, announced today that it will offer live coverage of the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500.

SiriusXM listeners will have access to the live call of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” from Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 28, on Sirius channel 214, XM channel 209 and on the SiriusXM app.

SiriusXM’s raceday coverage begins at 9:00 am ET, with pre-race programming hosted by Zig Fracassi.  Leading up to the green flag, listeners will hear expert commentary and analysis, plus interviews with drivers and others.

When the green flag drops shortly after 12:00 pm ET, SiriusXM will air the race live in its entirety, followed by a post-race recap and interviews.

In addition to the Indianapolis 500, SiriusXM will broadcast the Freedom 100 race featuring Indy Lights at 11:00 am ET on Friday, May 26.  The 100-mile race from the Mazda Road to Indy series features some of the world’s best young open-wheel drivers. 

Following Sunday’s race SiriusXM’s BPM channel will broadcast the performances of multiple EDM artists from the Indy 500 Snake Pit inside the oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  Performances from Adventure Club and others will air on Sunday, May 28 on SiriusXM’s BPM (channel 51 on satellite radios and on the SiriusXM app).

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