Test on Speedway oval: Unwrapping new package

Promoter Test on Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval

• Initial on-track sessions on the oval with the new superspeedway aerodynamic bodywork packages designed, manufactured and supplied by Chevrolet and Honda in preparation for qualifications May 16-17 and the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race on May 24.

• Participant list … Note that some teams might share cars among multiple drivers

• On-track schedule, May 3 (all times Eastern):
9:30-10:45 a.m. – veteran drivers
10:45 a.m.-noon – rookie orientation test and refresher test
1-5 p.m. – all drivers

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• For spectators: $15 admission for adults. Children under 12 are free. Bronze badges will be accepted for admission. CLICK HERE for Indianapolis 500 tickets and information

• Web: Live streaming video of the Verizon IndyCar Series sessions, in conjunction with real-time Timing & Scoring, is available on RaceControl.indycar.com.

Oval: 2.5 miles with banking of 9 degrees in turns (counter-clockwise direction)

Tires: Four sets of Firestone Firehawks for each entry. Participants in the rookie orientation test will receive three additional sets. Participants in refresher test will receive two additional sets.

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