The inaugural "Wienie 500" will be contested by six hot dog cars representing six different regional hot dogs.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis 500 has sold out its grandstands for the first time in nearly a decade, and the local TV blackout that has been in place since 1951 has been lifted so fans in central Indiana will be able to watch the race live.

Rookie Robert Shwartzman wins pole position for the 2025 Indianapolis 500 for Prema Racing, which is in its first year of IndyCar Series racing. The 25-year-old Israeli drove his No. 83 Chevrolet to 232.790 mph over four laps on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval during Fast Six qualifying.

IndyCar kicks off a big month in Indianapolis with the Sonsio Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's road course layout.

On Sunday, the No. 4 driver raced in the All-Star Open, where he finished 17th and failed to advance to the main event. However, that all changed when the results for the fan voting were announced and for a third consecutive year he will race in the All-Star Race propelled by his loyal followers.

The Indianapolis 500 has sold out its grandstands for the first time in nearly a decade, and the local TV blackout that has been in place since 1951 has been lifted.

Christopher Bell won the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, holding off Joey Logano to claim a $1 million prize.