It seems bizarre, but racing fans in Indianapolis haven't watched a live broadcast of the Indianapolis 500 since 1950. The 56-year blackout streak will end this weekend.
This is the 100th running of the 500. The race begins about noon ET with James Hinchcliffe as pole setter and Juan Pablo Montoya the defending champion.
Officials decided to lift the television blackout after all suites, reserve seats and infield general admission tickets sold out, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Doug Boles announced Wednesday. The only times the race was broadcast live to local viewers were in 1949 and 1950.