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O’Ward Fast in Traffic, Herta Speedy Solo as ‘Fast Friday’ Looms

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 16, 2024) – Pato O’Ward led the overall speed chart Thursday during practice for the 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, while Colton Herta led the “no-tow” speeds that gain more importance as qualifying approaches. O’Ward was fastest at 228.861 mph in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, a...

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Team Penske NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice Report – Indianapolis 500

Indianapolis 500 Speedway, Indiana May 16, 2024 With blue skies and a dry track surface on Thursday morning, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES teams immediately took to the track at 10:00 am ET to prepare for both the PPG Armed Forces Qualifying Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, along with next week’s Indianapolis 500. A total of...

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Tomorrow at the Track: Friday, May 17

Friday, May 17 INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 16, 2024) – Information about 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge practice track activity, Friday, May 17 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway: ‘FAST FRIDAY’ SCHEDULE (All times local): 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Public gates open Noon-6 p.m.: NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice (All cars) TICKETS: General Admission tickets are $25. Children 15 and under are admitted

Indianapolis 500 practice – Thursday – closing out the day

By Steve Wittich At 5 pm, there was still a steady mist as more teams began to head back to the garages. At 5:19 pm, race control told the teams that they had not lost the track and were not giving up on the day yet. At 5:30 pm race control told the teams that...

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Indianapolis 500 practice – Thursday – rain is getting worse as Happy Hour begins – Ericsson has big crash

By Steve Wittich Between 12:30 and 1:30 pm, the garages were busy with teams switching their cars from race setups to qualifying setups. We took that opportunity to head back to Gasoline Alley and check on some things. The first car we checked on was the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, which we learned had...

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Firestone Adds New Sustainably-Sourced Raw Materials to Race Tires for 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500

Firestone Adds New Sustainably-Sourced Raw Materials to Race Tires for 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 16, 2023) – Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) is once again demonstrating and accelerating the use of more sustainable materials and technologies in motorsports at this year’s 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500. As its Firestone brand celebrates 25 consecutive years...

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Indianapolis 500 practice – Thursday – three hours in – more race running and a big crash

By Steve Wittich When the second hour of practice began, the ambient temperature was 73F, and the track temperature was 91.4F. The quickest on the no-tow list early was the No. 26 Gainbridge Honda. He returned to the oval and found some space, upping the best no-tow speed of the day to 224.182mph. At 11:30...

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ED CARPENTER RACING ELEVATES MACHINE SHOP WITH REGO-FIX PARTNERSHIP

ECR Utilizes REGO-FIX Toolholding in Conjunction with Hurco CNC Machines (INDIANAPOLIS) May 16, 2024 – Ed Carpenter Racing announced today a new partnership with REGO-FIX, a Swiss manufacturer of highly precise tool clamping systems. With North American headquarters in nearby Whitestown, Indiana, REGO-FIX will provide premium toolholding systems to ECR. The addition of REGO-FIX will continue...

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Phillip Phillips To Sing ‘God Bless America’ at Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 16, 2024) – American musician and singer-songwriter Phillip Phillips will perform “God Bless America” during pre-race ceremonies for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 26. “The performance of ‘God Bless America,’ on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, is one of the most important tributes...

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Indianapolis 500 practice – Thursday – one hour in – race running and qualifying simulations

By Steve Wittich When Thursday’s practice began at 10 am, the ambient temperature was 68F, and the track temperature was 80F. However, there was a big variation between the four turns, with As the Peacock broadcast came on the air, Dillon Welch reported that the No. 17 Hendrickcars.com Arrow McLaren machine would be getting a...

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