NBC Confirming Mike Tirico As Host Of Indianapolis 500

NBC Sports this morning will confirm that Mike Tirico will host the Indianapolis 500, which is in 100 days. THE DAILY first reported Tirico was slated to be the host last year, but NBC is making the move official today to start drumming up hype toward the broadcast, which will be on NBC's broadcast channel. This will be the first time covering the Indy 500 in any capacity for Tirico, whose usual duties include Olympics, NFL, golf and Notre Dame football. He is also preparing to do play-by-play for an NHL game for the first time later this month. This year's iteration on May 26 marks the first time NBC airs the race after 54 years on ABC.