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Andretti Again Claims Indy Opening Day
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis, IN
05/07/2009
Last Year's Winner:
Scott Dixon (Target Chip Ganassi Racing) 143.567 mph average
Weather:
Partly cloudy, mild, 67 degrees F
After a one-day delay due to inclement weather on Wednesday, practice for the 2009 Indianapolis 500 began Thursday at the famed 2.5-mile "Brickyard", with Marco Andretti leading the opening day speed chart for the second consecutive year.
A total of 31 drivers, also the same as in 2008, made practice runs today in near-perfect weather conditions, with two-time winner Helio Castroneves second quickest. Robert Doornbos led the six-driver rookie contingent, seventh overall.
Activities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway continue tomorrow with the traditional "Fast Friday" practice from 12 - 6 p.m. EDT. Pole day qualifying for the 2009 Indianapolis 500 starts Saturday at 12 noon EDT, with live flag-to-flag television coverage on The Versus Network from 12 -6:30 p.m. EDT.
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