Eight Things About Indy 500's Attendance-- Part 1: How Much Are 350,000 Fans

From the May 27, 2016, Indianapolis Star "Eight things to compare on race's attendance" by Allison Carter.

The 350,000 fans who attended Sunday's Indy 500 race were more than the usual 250,000 or so who attend.  But, it was the 100th running of the event and a whole lot of folks wanted to be a part of it.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway does not release official attendance figures.  But, I would say there were a whole lot more people than usual just considering walking around difficulties and stands that usually aren't very full were now full.

SO, HOW MUCH IS 350,000 PEOPLE?

1.  It is as big as the populations of Indiana cities South Bend and Fort Wayne, combined.

2.  That's 37% of the entire population of Marion County (where Indianapolis is located).  Marion County has the 55th largest population in the United States.

3.  It is 59% of the entire population of Wyoming.

That's a Lot O' People.  --RoadDog

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