IndyCar – Wednesday Indy 500 Practice Recap

Scott Dixon continued to impress at Indy today, once again setting quick time. This is becoming a trend.

Action on the track was pretty heavy today with several of the contenders working on race setups. At times today there were 10 or 12 cars running together in packs on the track.

EJ Viso did not make it on the track today after being released from Methodist last night and being cleared by IMS medical staff today. While EJ was a bit sore, he seemed no worse for wear, which is more than we can say for his car. He will be reverting to his T car tomorrow, despite his earlier comments today, “I’m completely clear, and we’re planning to be on track this evening. We’re going to put some laps in the backup car, and hopefully everything will be good for qualifying this weekend.”

Tagliani continues to impress, racking up his fastest time of the month breaking into the 226’s. He was 3rd quick on the chart today.

Other notable action on the track today was a blurb that came up on timing and scoring today. Apparently the track went yellow this afternoon due to a fire on Tony Kanaan’s car. I have not been able to find out any information on this, but Tony was back on track later in the session in the same car, so it apparently wasn’t as bad as some of Tony’s recent “Opah” moments lately.

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Pos

Driver

#

Team

Wed

.

1

Dixon

9

Ganassi

226.971

.

2

Briscoe

6

Penske

226.633

.

3

Tagliani

77

FAZZT

226.002

.

4

Mutoh

6

N/H

225.926

.

5

Franchitti

10

Ganassi

225.85

.

6

Power

12

Penske

225.703

.

7

Kanaan

11

Andretti

225.66

.

8

Castroneves

3

Penske

225.563

.

9

Bell

99

KV

224.743

.

10

Moraes

32

KV

224.74

.

11

Rahal

30

RLR

224.65

.

12

M. Andretti

26

Andretti

224.615

.

13

Carpenter

20

Panther

224.537

.

14

Hamilton

21

DFDR

224.46

.

15

Miera

14

Foyt

224.446

.

16

Wilson

22

DRR

224.302

.

17

Beatriz

25

DRR

224.263

.

18

Sato

5

KV

224.255

.

19

Matos

2

DFDR

224.043

.

20

J. Andretti

43

Andretti

223.969

.

21

Patrick

7

Andretti

223.954

.

22

Lloyd

19

Coyne

223.795

.

23

Conway

24

DRR

223.719

.

24

de Silvestro

78

HVM

223.657

.

25

Baguette

36

Conquest

223.606

.

26

Scheckter

23

DRR

223.433

.

27

Saavedra

29

Herta

223.423

.

28

Hunter-Reay

37

Andretti

223.327

.

29

Howard

66

SFR

223.3

.

30

Romancini

34

Conquest

222.821

.

31

Wheldon

4

Panther

222.79

.

32

Foyt IV

41

Foyt

222.029

.

33

Fisher

67

SFR

221.874

.

34

Tracy

15

KV

221.518

.

35

Duno

18

Coyne

220.548

.

36

Viso

8

KV

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5 Thoughts to “IndyCar – Wednesday Indy 500 Practice Recap

  1. Remmy14

    A lot of people are talking about this being the first time ever that “Five women could make the field.” Personally, I have no reason to believe that Milka Duno will make the field. My money is on her posting a qualifying speed of under 220. Even in practice when she has the opportunity to draft she is only barely breaking that mark.

  2. Milka is dangerously close to falling off the grid this year. She has posted some pretty poor practice times for a “veteran”. Keep in mind that she qualified 30th last year with a 221 and she was with a much better team….

    Bottom line, I agree with you Remmy, I don’t think she makes the field. That will create an interesting situation at Conquest with Citgo and BSA.

    If 36 is the number attempting to qualify this weekend, I think that Milka, Romancinni and Saavedra go home. We shall see… If Bruno gets in a 2nd FAZZT, then I think Baugette is questionable, and unfortunately, so is Sarah….

  3. Remmy14

    I couldn’t have said it better. It is so frustrating to see talented drivers lost the opportunity at getting a seat in a car because somebody comes along with a personal sponsorship. Last year when Tomas Scheckter shared his seat with Duno and drove the EXACT same car, he consistently finished higher than she did. Yet she is the one with the full time ride this year.

    I would love to see Junqueira get in the other FAZZT car, but it doesn’t look like that will pan out, at least not yet. Indy is known for last minute deals and it always adds to the excitement. Every year there are more cars entering, and I think that within the next few years you will start to see the number closer to 40. That being said, I expect to see Fisher posting faster lap times today and tomorrow. I know there is a lot to be said for working on your race trim, but that doesn’t do you much if you don’t make the field. I think she is a smart veteran and will find a way into the field.

    P.S. As I’m typing this, I am listening/watching the live feed for the practice today, and none other than Bruno Junqueira comes walking out in a race uniform.

  4. Yeah, Bruno was shaking down Saavedra’s ride. Got it into the 222’s. Not enough I am afraid.

    It just started to rain in Indy, and with rain in the forecast for tomorrow as well, it looks like practice is over until Saturday. We shall see.

    Ahh, I am looking forward to Saturday! It will be good to have my feet on the hallowed grounds again.

  5. I am jealous Mike….as discussed on the show it looks like I will make the pilgrimage on Sunday…but never forget…will be there saturday and sunday of race weekend! Don’t forget to show up at the track on Saturday the 29th for the IndyCar blog round table. Last time I checked, fans would be aloud in the media center for the event.

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