Demand for Indy 500 race tickets rises; biggest crowd in years expected

Suite tickets for the Indianapolis 500 will be even more difficult to come by this weekend as all have been sold, including the ones along Gasoline Alley, for the first time in at least five years.

Demand for other tickets is up, too, prepping Indianapolis Motor Speedway for one of its largest crowds in years.

"We're almost to a double-digit increase," IMS CEO Jeff Belskus told the Indy Star newspaper Tuesday. "It's the first time we've seen an uptick in three years."

A review of the Speedway's online ticket center supports strong sales. Thirteen of the 29 seating categories, including all penthouse, vista deck and paddock seats, have been sold.