Indianapols Motor Speedway News

Penske Pair Top Charts At 223; Power Gaining Speed For Weekend

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The Team Penske duo of Ryan Briscoe and Helio Castroneves led the speed charts during a full day of Indianapolis 500 practice on Thursday, with Briscoe leading at 223.708 mph and Castroneves second at 223.284. Will Power was the fastest of the drivers still seeking a qualifying spot, sixth overall at 222.657. Visit indy500.com for complete coverage. Grid | IMS Tickets

Short Day Adds Pressure To Teams Heading Into Final Weekend

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Drivers practiced for just 45 minutes Wednesday for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 due to rain and mist, putting a premium on the remaining track time this week before the final two days of qualifying Saturday and Sunday. Scott Dixon was fastest at 222.834 mph, with John Andretti was tops among non-qualified drivers at 221.386. Visit indy500.com for coverage. Starting Grid | IMS Tickets

Danica Appears On Cover Of This Week's Sports Illustrated

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Danica Patrick will appear on the cover of the May 19 issue of Sports Illustrated, available at newsstands Wednesday, May 14. Patrick and her chances of victory in the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25 are the subjects of a cover feature in the issue by SI motorsports writer Lars Anderson. Patrick will start fifth. Starting Grid | IndyCast | IMS Tickets

Veteran Simmons To Drive Second Foyt Entry At Indy

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A.J. Foyt Racing announced May 12 that it has hired veteran Jeff Simmons to drive the No. 41 ABC Supply Dallara/Honda/Firestone in the 92nd Indianapolis 500 as a teammate to Darren Manning, driver of the No. 14 car. Simmons will see his first track time Wednesday, May 14 and attempt to qualify for the 33-car field Saturday, May 17. Starting Grid | IMS Tickets

Rain Washes Out Second Day Qualifying

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Rain forced the cancellation of Second Day Qualifying for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Practice will resume at noon (ET) Wednesday. Positions 12-33 in the field will be filled on Third Day Qualifying on Saturday, with Bump Day on Sunday. Visit indy500.com for complete coverage. Starting Grid | IMS Tickets

Dixon Wins PEAK Motor Oil Pole For 92nd Indy 500

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Scott Dixon won the PEAK Motor Oil Pole Award presented by AutoZone for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on Saturday with a four-lap average speed of 226.366 mph. His Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammate, Dan Wheldon, was second at 226.110, with Team Penske's Ryan Briscoe third at 226.080. Visit indy500.com for complete coverage. Grid | Tickets

Teams Brace For Pole Day After Rain Ends Fast Friday Early

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Pole Pressure Mounts As Rain Washes Away Another Practice Day

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Rain has forced the cancellation of 92nd Indianapolis 500 practice for the second consecutive day Thursday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Practice is scheduled to resume at noon (ET) Friday, with Pole Day looming Saturday. Scoring Reports | IndyCast | Video | Photos | Notes/Quotes | Qualifying Procedure | IMS Tickets

Showers Wash Out Indy 500 Practice Wednesday

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Practice for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 was washed out by persistent showers Wednesday before a car could turn a lap at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Practice will resume at noon (ET) Thursday, with Pole Day looming on the horizon Saturday! IndyCast | Video | Photos | Audio | Rahals | Notes/Quotes | IMS Tickets

Andretti Raises Speed Limit To 226 On First Day For Vets

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Marco Andretti wasted little time establishing himself as a favorite for the PEAK Motor Oil Pole for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 after turning a top lap of 226.599 mph Tuesday, the first day of veteran practice. Tony Kanaan was second at 225.269. Practice continues Wednesday. Speeds | Scoring Reports | IndyCast | Video | Photos | Audio | Notes/Quotes | IMS Tickets