– Brad Fay, Bill Adam &Todd Lewis host special pre-race show race at 10:30 a.m. ET / 7:30 a.m. PT-
– Sportsnet.ca delivers analysis, previews and videos throughout race weekend –
TORONTO (May 21, 2015) Fans, start your remotes! This Sunday, Sportsnet and City will be front and centre at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the greatest spectacle in racing – the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500.
Sportsnet’s broadcast coverage kicks off at 10:30 a.m. ET/7:30 a.m. PT on Sportsnet ONE and City with the Indy 500 Preview Show, including features on last year’s winner Ryan Hunter-Reay, Helio Castroneves’ quest for a fourth Indy 500 victory, driver interviews, profiles and more.
Live race coverage begins at Noon ET/9 a.m. PT on Sportsnet ONE and City.
Sportsnet’s broadcast team will be trackside at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday to provide pre-race, in-race and post-race coverage of the Indianapolis 500. Host Brad Fay will be joined by long-time analyst and Canadian Motorsport Hall of Famer Bill Adam and pit reporter Todd Lewis.
Digital racing fans can check out Sportsnet.ca for pre- and post-race blogs from IndyCar Insider Lewis, as well as race previews, video features, highlights and more from the weekend.
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