Skip to Main Content

Daily Trackside Report - Friday, May 27

Friday, May 27, 2011  

IMS

100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 Daily Trackside Report for Miller Lite Carb Day, Friday, May 27.

TODAY’S SCHEDULE (all times local):

7 a.m.

Garages open

9-9:30 a.m.

Firestone Freedom 100 practice

11 a.m.-noon

Indianapolis 500 final practice

12:30 p.m.

Firestone Freedom 100 race (40 laps)

1:30 p.m.

IZOD Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge

***

            Light rain fell over the Speedway this morning, delaying the start of Firestone Indy Lights practice at 9 a.m.

***

            Today’s media opportunities:

9:30 a.m.

Danica Patrick/William Rast Availability

Fourth Floor, Media Center

10 a.m.

Randy Bernard, Chip Ganassi Availability

Fourth Floor, Media Center

Latest News

View All News
Oscar Mayer Wienie 500 Back for Second Year Friday at IMS

Oscar Mayer Wienie 500 Back for Second Year Friday at IMS

5/18/2026 Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Corn Dog won the fan vote to join Chi Dog (Midwest), New York Dog (East), Chili Dog (South), Seattle Dog (Northwest) and reigning champion Slaw Dog (Southeast) in a high-stakes race around the Brickyard to see who cuts the mustard.

Josef Newgarden Leads Rain-Shortened ‘500’ Practice

Josef Newgarden Leads Rain-Shortened ‘500’ Practice

5/18/2026 Paul Kelly, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Alexander Rossi, Pato O'Ward and Romain Grosjean were involved in a heavy crash in Turn 2 while running in thick traffic Monday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Rob Gronkowski Returns as Snake Pit Grand Marshal

Rob Gronkowski Returns as Snake Pit Grand Marshal

5/18/2026 Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The legendary NFL tight end and FOX NFL analyst joins the epic EDM celebration Sunday, May 24 at IMS.