Fast Friday Indy 500 Practice

Today was Fast Friday at IMS, in preparation for the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500. The increase in turbocharger boost produced incredible speeds, with 18 drivers eclipsing the 230 mph barrier. The fastest of them all was Team Penske driver Will Power, with a lap at 232.672 mph. This was the first time in…

Thursday Indy 500 Practice

The weather on Thursday couldn’t have been better for Indianapolis 500 practice. The sun was shining all day, with little to no wind. A full six hours of on-track activity allowed teams to try different setups and strategies for the upcoming race on May 29. The Andretti Autosport team finished on the top of the…

Wednesday Indy 500 Practice

After rain cancelled all on-track activity yesterday, the Verizon IndyCar Series took advantage of perfect weather on Wednesday at IMS. All 33 cars once again turned laps, with Andretti Autosport once again at the top of the speed charts. The 2014 Indianapolis 500 winner had the fastest lap of the day, at 228.202 mph. He…

Rain Halts Tuesday Indy 500 Practice

The second day of practice for the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 was cancelled today. The decision was announced at 2:45 PM, due to rain and wet track conditions. The last full day of Indy 500 practice cancelled due to rain was on May 18 of 2011. Practice will resume tomorrow, from Noon until 6…

Indy 500 Opening Day Practice

Today was Opening Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as teams and drivers of the Verizon IndyCar Series began preparations for the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500. The day began with Rookie Orientation and a veteran refresher session, where five Rookies had to go through the proper protocol in order to practice with other…