Indy 500 Green Flag Rescheduled for 4:44 P.M. ET as Track Dries

The Indianapolis 500 has been rescheduled to start today at 4:44 p.m. ET due to weather. After a rainstorm passed through the area earlier today, track drying is underway at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 has been rescheduled to start today at 4:44 p.m. ET due to weather.

A heavy rainstorm passed through the area shortly after noon ET, leaving the track wet and unsuitable for racing. Track drying is underway at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the green flag is expected to be waved at 4:44 p.m. ET.

The race was originally scheduled to start at 11 a.m. ET, but rain delayed the start of the race. The rain started around 8:30 a.m. ET and fell heavily for about an hour. The rain stopped around 9:30 a.m. ET, but the track was still too wet to race on.

Track crews began drying the track shortly after the rain stopped. They used jet dryers and blowers to remove the water from the track. The track was almost dry by 11 a.m. ET, but a few wet spots remained.

The track was finally dry enough to race on at 4:44 p.m. ET. The green flag was waved and the race began.

The race is scheduled to run for 200 laps around the 2.5-mile oval. The race is expected to take about 3 hours to complete.

The Indianapolis 500 is one of the most prestigious races in the world. It is the largest single-day sporting event in the world, with over 300,000 people attending the race each year. The race is also one of the most dangerous races in the world, with several drivers killed in the race's history.

The race is won by the driver who completes the most laps in the shortest amount of time. The race is often won by a margin of seconds.

The Indianapolis 500 is a major event in the world of auto racing. It is a race that is watched by millions of people around the world. The race is a test of speed, skill, and endurance, and it is a race that is always exciting.