ANDRETTI / HERTA - Fast Friday Notes
by Tom Beeler
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UPDATES FROM THE BRICKYARD |
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DIALED UP. |
35 cars. 33 spots. That's what was on everyone's minds as the engines were dialed up for Fast Friday. With three days of practice behind us, the speeds today started soaring and predictions are coming to light. At the conclusion of the day, it was third-generation driver Marco Andretti receiving the $10,000 award for topping the Fast Friday charts.
With the rising of the Saturday sun will return the Indianapolis 500 tradition of Bump Day, and all eyes are on 11 rows of three.
WHAT HE'S SAYING. |
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No. 98 U.S. Concrete / Curb Honda |
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“The 98 car is fast in a tow. I’m not sure how fast it is on its own. Right now, I think we’re right on the bubble of the Fast Nine and we’re going to have to absolutely nail it to get it in – but so is everyone, I suppose. Conditions tomorrow could vary, it always depends on weather and cloud cover and the cooler temps always help. We’re lining up later in the day, so we’ll see how it goes.”
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MEET THE TEAM. |
Indianapolis 500 Full Field Autograph Session
Saturday, May 26 @ 9 a.m. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Pagoda Plaza
Indianapolis 500 Public Drivers Meeting Saturday, May 26 @ 10:25 a.m. Indianapolis Motor Speedway |
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CATCH THE ACTION. |
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ABC BROADCAST QUALIFYING DAY 1 4 PM ET
QUALIFYING DAY 2 4 PM ET
INDIANAPOLIS 500 11 AM ET |
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NBC SPORTS BROADCAST CARB DAY PRACTICE 11 AM ET
PIT STOP COMPETITION 1:30 PM ET |
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INDYCAR LIVE STREAM
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INDYCAR Radio
Sirius: 214
XM: 209
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Tom Beeler
Tom has been a contributor to RIS since 1992. He was invited to join the staff as a full-time reporter/editor in 1995, and has covered IndyCar, Formula 1, NASCAR, Grand-Am, ALMS and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In addition to his RIS work, Tom has been a contributor for General Motors, Nissan, Toyota and the ACO.
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Volume 2018, Issue 5, Posted 11:24 AM, 05.19.2018