The first day of 2025 Indianapolis 500 practice was delayed by rain, but drivers got on the track for nearly 3 hours.

Tueday's rain delay at Indianapolis Motor Speedway bought Pato O'Ward additional time to secure his custom made helmet ahead of the Indianapolis 500, a package currently stuck in customs.

Two-time IndyCar champion and 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner Will Power was fastest in the first practice session for the 2025 Indianapolis 500 on Tuesday.

Kyle Larson, the NASCAR Cup Series points leader and 2021 champion, returned to Indianapolis Tuesday for the first Indy 500 practice of 2025.

Will Power and two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden went 1-2 in Chevrolets for Penske in Tuesday's abbreviated session.

Weather played havoc with Kyle Larson's attempt at racing 1,100 miles on the same day in 2024. He's back to try at the Indy 500-NASCAR double.

The 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 saw almost record setting race day rainfall. On Sunday, May 26, 2024, the Indy 500 was delayed due to the rain. There was a 1.48 inches of precipitation recorded. Due to the rain, it was of course a cloudy day. The max temperature was 75 with a low of 64.

Here is everything to know ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, including schedule, driver entries, favorites and potential prize money.

Will Power, No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, led the 34 cars with a fast lap of 227.026 mph followed by Josef Newgarden, No.2 Shell V-Power NITRO Team Penske Chevolet, at 226.971 mph and Scott McLaughlin,