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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

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

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            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

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