XM Satellite Radio, the sports leader in satellite radio with more than 5,000 live sporting events in 2006, will broadcast the 90th running of the Indianapolis 500 live and nationwide to its 6.5-million-plus subscribers this Sunday, May 28.

XM is the exclusive satellite radio broadcaster of the “greatest spectacle in racing” with live race coverage and pre- and post-race commentary from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway beginning at 12 noon ET on the IndyCar Series Racing channel (XM channel 145).

XM, which first aired the Indianapolis 500 in 2005, is expanding its coverage of the legendary event this year, with news reports, interviews and special events from the track in the days leading up to the race. A full schedule of Indianapolis 500 coverage on XM is online at irl.xmradio.com.

As the official satellite radio partner of the Indy Racing League, XM broadcasts every IRL race throughout the season. For the third year, XM is the primary sponsor of the Andretti Green Racing Honda Dallara #7 IndyCar, driven by Bryan Herta. Last season, Herta won the Firestone Indy 400 and finished fourth at the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500.

[IRL PR]

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