Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be one of three official NASA sites for the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse. The Speedway has an extensive program planned,

STEM education, simulations, and an accommodation for the visually impaired are all part of the day’s activities. There will be two locations for people to set up their telescopes.

In a press briefing this afternoon, IMS president Doug Boles outlined the program, which will be supervised by Purdue University.

Ed Carpenter will run a few laps at 1 pm, just before the eclipse begins.

There will be an autograph session featuring astronauts and race drivers.

Boles said that more than 10,000 tickets have been sold, and that he expects about 25,000 to be in attendance. Tickets are $15, and kids 18 and under are free.

The eclipse begins at 1:50 pm EDT, and totality occurs from 3:06-3:09 pm. IMS will hand out special viewing glasses to all attendees.

The full schedule can be found at ims.com.