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Doornbos Leads Third-Day Indy Qualifiers
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis, IN
05/16/2009
Last Year's Winner:
Scott Dixon (Target Chip Ganassi Racing) 143.567 mph average
Weather:
Mostly sunny, wind gusts, morning showers, 67 degrees F
Rookie Robert Doornbos led third-day qualifiers Saturday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, posting a four-lap average of 221.692 mph for the 23rd starting position, as 11 qualifiers filled the traditional 33-car starting field for the 2009 Indianapolis 500.
At least three more drivers -- former "500" winner Buddy Lazier, race rookie Stanton Barrett and late entry Bruno Junqueira -- will attempt to "Bump" their way into the the race as qualifying concludes Sunday with "Bump Day final qualifying. Live flag-to-flag television coverage will be provided by The Versus Network from 12 -6:30 p.m. EDT.
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