team owners to take conference call, announcement in 1 hour~ time, whatever it is

“We didn’t buy the Speedway for one year, we bought it for generations to come, and it’s important to our reputation to do the right thing,”

He said the financial ramifications of not hosting spectators — which even at 25% capacity, the mammoth facility could have held about 80,000 people — played no part in his decision. Rather, the continued increase of COVID-19 cases in Marion County made shutting out spectators the responsible decision.

I'd just host a race, but not "The Indy 500". Make it a one weekend show, no bumping, 400 mile race. Winner doesn't get his face in the Borg Warner Trophy.

It'd help any potential one-off entry to focus on the race and not about missing it the previous weekend. They can get some support knowing that they'll be in the race and it'll serve as a dress rehearsal for the proper event, May 2021.

I've read there's serious doubt we'll get 33 entries without any help from the series. Having a secured place in the grid would help them to get sponsors.

Best decision possible given how stupid the general public has been with the virus.

Roger buying the track & series has likely saved American Open Wheel Racing in the short term too, crazy how shit happens.

Maybe he can rekindle some of that 2011 performance with garage stall #4.

Or at least the first 499,4 miles of that race.