New Qualifying Format For Indy 500
(3/8/2014)
By, National Speed Sport News, IMS Photo
INDIANAPOLIS – IndyCar has announced a new qualifying format to set the 33-car starting lineup for the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Qualifying will now feature three sessions of time trials over two days during 2014 qualifying weekend on May 17-18.
“This new format includes two exciting days of on-track action, all culminating on Sunday with the Fast Nine Shootout,” said Mark Miles, CEO, Hulman Motorsports. “Fans get to watch their favorite drivers battle to make the field on Saturday, and then fight for a pole position on Sunday.... CLICK HERE for the full qualifying schedule