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Rain washed out Thursday's practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. [Russ Lake Photo]

Raindrops Keep Falling On The Track…
For the second consecutive day, persistent rain has washed away practice for the 92nd Indianapolis 500.


Wednesday Washout at Indy
A series of rain showers, which started just minutes before practice was to begin at noon, forced Speedway officials to wave the checkered flag on Wednesday's track activities.

 
Marco Andretti Sets The Pace Tuesday At Indy
Marco Andretti, the 2006 Rookie of the Year, was the quickest among the 33 cars that took to the Speedway on Tuesday.


Rookie Orientation Program: A Perfect Class...Except…
After successfully completing his rookie test, a hard crash in Turn 1 put Jaime Camara, the former Firestone Indy Lites champion, back to square one again.


Speedway Opens As Perfect Condictions Greet Rookies
A beautiful spring day in Central Indiana greeted fans and competitors alike on Sunday as the Rookie Orientation Program began for the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500.


Rookie Logano Conquers Rockingham In ARCA Series
Most say that Rockingham Speedway is one of the toughest, most challenging tracks on anyone's tour. Someone forgot to tell Joey Logano.

 
         
 
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