indy 500 schedule
Sitting second to FAZZT Race Team’s Alex Tagliani with 90 minutes left in the first segment of Pole Day qualifying for the Indianapolis 500, Helio Castroneves withdrew the qualified time for a shot at the top spot. [1]
INDIANAPOLIS — After a condensed schedule that saw only one week of practice and one weekend of qualifications, it’s time to get ready for the “World’s Greatest Race” — the Indianapolis 500. [2]
His mental checklist before the race went something like this: Don’t take any unnecessary chances; keep the car intact; don’t give Roger Penske a reason to look elsewhere for a third driver. [3]
INDIANAPOLIS — Graham Rahal, all of 21 years old, will be competing in his third Indy 500 on Sunday, but this one will be a little different. [4]
While Helio Castroneves is looking to make history on Sunday with his record-tying fourth Indy 500 victory, some history will be made the moment the race begins. [5]
In 2004, the race was delayed two hours by rain, stopped after 27 laps, restarted after another delay of almost two hours and stopped for good after 450 miles. [6]
Tony Kanaan will attempt to win his first Indy 500 from the back of the starting grid, where a series of practice crashes left him. [2]
It is the second race of the three-year long Centennial era, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the 100th anniversary of the first Indy 500. [7]
INDIANAPOLIS — A year ago, Will Power came to the Indy 500 hoping to simply finish. [3]
The hottest Indy 500 was 92 degrees in 1937; the coldest was a high of 58 in 1992. [...] INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The National Weather Service is forecasting a 30 percent chance of rain for the Indianapolis 500. [6]
FanHouse TV’s Holly Cain caught up with 1986 Indy 500 winner. [4]
For the first time ever four female drivers will compete in the big race, and as FanHouse TV’s Holly Cain reports, the significance isn’t lost on any of them. [5]
Power finished fifth, heady territory for a driver more comfortable on road courses than the treacherous turns at the Brickyard. [...] - Driver Helio Castroneves gives a thumbs up during an event to promote the upcoming Indianapolis 500 auto race, in New York, Tuesday, May 25, 2010. [3]
Sources:
[1] Indianapolis 500
[2] Helio Castroneves’ effort to win again leads Indy 500 …
[3] Job secure, Power eyeing Indy 500 breakthrough - Auto Racing …
[4] FanHouse TV: 1986 Indy 500 Winner Bobby Rahal — Motorsports …
[5] Video: Four Female Drivers at Indy — Motorsports FanHouse
[6] 30 percent chance of rain for Indy 500 - Racing - SI.com
[7] 2010 Indianapolis 500 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia