What’s happening in 77060: Hot times in Houston
Via IndyCar.com
June 25, 2014
Shell and Pennzoil Grand Prix of Houston presented by the Greater Houston Honda Dealers
TV: NBCSN telecasts both races live (3 p.m. ET on June 28 and 29). Race 1 qualifications (2 p.m., taped) will lead into the June 28 race telecast. Leigh Diffey is the chief announcer. Paul Tracy and Steve Matchett are the analysts.
Radio/web: All Verizon IndyCar Series sessions are broadcast on www.IndyCar.com and the INDYCAR 14 app in conjunction with real-time Timing & Scoring. In addition, the races will be broadcast on IMS Radio Network affiliates, XM 209 and Sirius 213. Paul Page is the chief announcer. … Streaming video of the June 27 practice sessions will be on www.IndyCar.com, incorporating Timing & Scoring and the IMS Radio Network broadcast.
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Weather forecast: Partly cloudy; highs in the upper 80s both days
Weekend schedule (all times Eastern):
Friday, June 27 – 11-11:45 a.m. Verizon IndyCar Series practice *
3-3:45 p.m. Verizon IndyCar Series practice *
3:45-3:55 p.m. Standing start practice *
* streaming video on www.IndyCar.com
Saturday, June 28 – 11 a.m. Qualifications for Race 1
2 p.m. NBCSN on air for Race 1 qualifications telecast followed by race
Sunday, June 29 — 11 a.m. Qualifications for Race 2
3 p.m. NBCSN on air for Race 2
Race laps: 90 in counterclockwise direction on the 1.634-mile, 10-turn temporary street circuit
Start: Standing start for Race 1; two-wide rolling start for Race 2 … single-file restarts
Pit box dimensions: 35 x 18 feet
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