Indianapolis, IN
Abandoned vehicles along Indianapolis interstates will be towed during winter storm
How drivers can prepare for bad winter weather
This video offers tips from the Indianapolis Department of Transportation to help drivers navigate bad winter weather conditions.
Don’t leave your vehicle along the highway during this looming winter storm, unless you want it towed.
Indiana State Police is warning drivers that vehicles left along interstates specific to the Indianapolis area will be hauled away. With the winter weather right around the corner, troopers will be removing abandoned motor vehicles regardless of how long they’ve been there.
“Now, that doesn’t mean that you’re out of gas and you’re stuck on the road we’ll take it,” Sgt. John Perrine told IndyStar. “If you call us and let us know the situation then we can work with you. We can also help if you need help with a ride or a tow truck.”
While people normally have 24 hours to remove their vehicles from the side of highways, during winter weather, vehicles are quickly towed.
Perrine said these abandoned vehicles pose a hazard for other drivers and impede emergency response and the Indiana Department of Transportation’s ability to push snow out of the road. Stalled vehicles also can be a hazard for other cars if the roads are slick and icy, and plows need the shoulders of the road to pile up the snow.
Indianapolis has over 200 miles of interstate roads including I-74, I-69, I-465, I-70 and I-465.
What to do if your vehicle gets towed because of the storm
Indiana State Police uses different towing companies around the city.
You’re encouraged to reach out with information about the vehicle including the make, model and year and where it was potentially picked up from by calling the agency’s main number and pressing the option for commercial vehicle enforcement division.
Indiana State Police posts in Indianapolis contact info
Indianapolis District 52 – 8620 E. 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219 | Main phone: (800) 582-8440
Jade Jackson is a Public Safety Reporter for the Indianapolis Star. You can email her at Jade.Jackson@IndyStar.com and follow her on X, formally Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON.
Fan captures Rossi’s Indy 500 practice crash up close (1)
Here’s what it looked like from the front row as Alexander Rossi crashed during Indy 500 practice.
Courtesy of Chris Schaefer
If you’re headed to the race Sunday, bring some rain gear and patience. Indianapolis could see rain on the day of the Indy 500 for the third straight year, according to multiple weather forecasts.
IndyStar is helping race fans prepare for the spectacle by publishing daily updates before tomorrow’s race, scheduled to start at 12:45 p.m.
IndyStar’s historic weather analysis (provided below) shows that it’s rained only once on May 24 since 2006 and the average temperature for the past 20 years has been in the upper 60s. That said, this year threatens to buck the trend as multiple current forecasts call for some precipitation at some point on Sunday, May 24.
What will the weather be like for the Indy 500?
The National Weather Service on Saturday warned of a wet race day, upgrading its forecast of a 60% chance of precipitation Sunday to 70%. The forecast calls for scattered showers before 11 a.m., then scattered thunderstorms until 1 p.m. Green flag at the Speedway race is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. Rainfall totals are expected to be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch but could be more in the event of thunderstorms. Outside of the possible storms, skies will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature near 79 degrees.
AccuWeather’s forecast shows an 88% chance of rain on race day with a 53% chance of thunderstorms. Skies will be cloudy with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm with a high temperature in the mid-70s. The weather provider’s outlook notes that “rain and thunderstorms could impact the race.”
The Weather Underground forecast is the most optimistic of the three, calling for a 47% chance of precipitation around noon and mostly cloudy skies throughout the day. According to the group’s hour-by-hour forecast, rain might last an hour or two. The high temperature will be in the mid-to-low 70s.
What is the weather forecast for Memorial Day if there’s a delay?
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is equipped with massive jet dryers capable of drying the track in roughly 90 minutes; these fans have been deployed each of the last two years.
However, in the event of a delay due to ongoing rain and/or thunderstorms, Monday looks to be rather track-friendly. The National Weather Service has downgraded its forecast of a 30% chance of precipitation Memorial Day to mostly cloudy skies with a high temperature near 81 degrees.
What will weather be like for Legends Day, Festival Parade?
This year’s Indy 500 Legends Day takes place today, Saturday, May 23, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 500 Festival Parade takes place downtown at noon.
Consistent with yesterday’s forecast, the National Weather Service gives a 30% chance of rain, though most of the scattered showers were expected to come before 9 a.m. Skies will remain mostly cloudy throughout the day with a high temperature in the mid-70s.
Indy 500 weather history
IndyStar analyzed 20 years of historic data from Weather Underground for May 24, this year’s Race Day.
Daily temperatures averaged in the high 60s and it has rained only one day out of the last 20 since 2006. Precipitation totals on rainy days were light, with the highest on record at only one-tenth of an inch.
On previous race days, temperatures varied wildly from a high of 92 degrees in 1937 and a low of 37 degrees in 1947, according to the National Weather Service.
The most rain fell on May 30, 2004, when Race Day was inundated with nearly 4 inches of precipitation. The race eventually ran but was cut short due to a tornado in the area.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Fever beat the Golden State Valkyries, 90-82, to win their third straight game to close out their homestand.
Caitlin Clark returned after missing Wednesday’s game due to a back injury. Clark had a team-high 22 points (7-15 FG and 4-9 3FG) and 9 assists.
Aliyah Boston had a big night, putting up 20 points (8-15 FG) and 16 rebounds, which tied a regular season career-high.
Kelsey Mitchell added 19 points (4-10 FG) and three assists. Sophie Cunningham (11 points) also scored in double figures.
As a team, the Fever shot 46% from the floor, 38% from three, and 76% from the free throw line.
The Fever (4-2) are back in action on Thursday when they face the Valkyries again, this time on the road. Tipoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.
Jordin Sparks on the red carpet at 2022 Gateway Celebrity Fight Night at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. Sparks will perform the national anthem at the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Photo by Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons.
News Release
INDIANAPOLIS — Jordin Sparks will perform the national anthem before the 2026 Indianapolis 500, marking her third appearance singing the patriotic standard at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The pre-race ceremony for the 110th running of the race will also coincide with celebrations marking the United States’ 250th anniversary, adding historical significance to this year’s event. Coverage of the pre-race festivities is scheduled to begin Sunday at 10 a.m. EDT across FOX networks and the INDYCAR Radio Network.
IMS and INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles praised Sparks’ previous performances at the speedway and welcomed her return to the annual tradition. Sparks previously sang the anthem before the race in 2015 and 2024.
Sparks first rose to national prominence after winning “American Idol” and later built a successful music career with multiple charting hits and millions of digital sales. She has toured alongside major pop artists, collaborated on award-winning music connected to Ariana Grande and expanded into acting with film and Broadway roles, including appearances alongside Whitney Houston and performances in the stage production of In the Heights.
Outside entertainment, Sparks remains active in philanthropy, media appearances and brand partnerships through her large social media following.
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