Tagliani takes Indy 500 pole in early qualifying Briscoe bangs car Power misses first Canadian to capture Surprising grabs Alex sets the tone while Andretti Penske teams struggle Chinese driver crashes ruins historic bid Driver Crashes on Final Qualifying Lap Late announcer Tom Carnegie honored Pole Day posts fastest time at practice kentsterling.com Newman Haas James Hinchcliffe – Both Fast and Hilarious final Simona de Silvestro cleared drive 2 days after fiery crash burned her hands Penske’s Ryan taken medical center Donald Davidson Remembers 1957 Winner Sam Hanks Heavyweights flex muscle

Alex Tagliani broke up the monopoly in the top-heavy IndyCar series and became the first Canadian to earn the pole for the Indianapolis 500. Will Power's pole-winning streak was snapped while fellow Australian Ryan Briscoe wrecked his car and severely dented his Indy 500 prospects. Canada's Alex Tagliani had the fastest time Saturday in early qualifying for this year's Indianapolis 500. INDIANAPOLIS, May 21 (UPI) -- Unheralded Alex Tagliani edged Scott Dixon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Saturday to grab the pole position for next week's Indianapolis 500. Canada's Alex Tagliani has the early pole in qualifying for this year's Indianapolis 500. Tagliani took the top spot with a four-lap average ... INDIANAPOLIS — Canada's Alex Tagliani has the early pole in qualifying for this year's Indianapolis 500. Tagliani took the top spot with a four-lap average of 226.954 mph. Scott Dixon, the 2008 Indy winner, currently sits second at 226.701. Dario Franchitti, the defending 500 champ, is third at 226.379. It has been a strange day at the 2.5-mile oval. Read full article >> Rookie Ho-Pin Tung has crashed in qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. Tung's quest to become the first Chinese driver to start the race is in jeopardy after he damaged the rear end of the No. 8 car. Jay Penske's team does not have a backup car listed for the No. 8. Crash puts Tung's quest as 1st Chinese driver to start Indy 500 in jeopardy INDIANAPOLIS — A new public address stand honoring the late Tom Carnegie was unveiled Saturday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The veteran broadcaster known to generations as the voice of the Indianapolis 500 died in February at age 91 following an illness. He began announcing at the speedway in 1946, and continued for 61 years. He broadcast for years from what was called the "Fruit Stand" for its modest appearance, but the new Tom Carnegie Public Address Stand is high-tech. Read full article >> Canada's Alex Tagliani posted the fastest time during an eventful Indy 500 practice session Saturday morning. Tagliani, from Lachenaie, Que., turned in a lap of 228.184 miles per hour. That was just ahead of 2004 Indy 500 winner Buddy Rice, whose fastest lap was 227.849 miles per hour. by Kent Sterling Indy 500 rookie James Hinchcliffe was a wild-card when he called into the show this morning.  I had no idea whether he was going to be engaging and fun, or a total stiff.  After all, the guy was less than an hour away from trying to qualify for the Indy 500 for [...] Penske driver uninjured and cleared to take part in Saturday qualifying INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Penske Racing driver Ryan Briscoe crashed early in Saturday's Indianapolis 500 practice session but was uninjured.... INDIANAPOLIS — Simona de Silvestro was cleared to drive two days after a fiery crash burned her hands and put her availability for Saturday's Indy 500 qualifying session in doubt. The 22-year-old Swiss driver was back on the track at practice early Saturday. She lost control of the car Thursday and it flipped, burst into flames and slid down the track upside down. She has second degree burns on the back of her right hand and superficial burns on the back of her left hand and nose. Read full article >> INDIANAPOLIS — Penske Racing driver Ryan Briscoe crashed early in Saturday's Indianapolis 500 practice session but was uninjured. He was taken by ambulance to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's medical center. He was released from the medical after a short stay and cleared to practice. The rear of Briscoe's car was severely damaged. Penske will try to arrange a backup car. Read full article >> Sam Hanks was a phenomenal Indy 500 driver, who finally won the race in his last attempt at the age of 43. For those who are curious about the history of the Indianapolis 500, listen to "Talk of Gasoline Alley" every night except the night before the race during the month of May.  Host Donald [...] As expected, the IndyCar Series' muscle teams flexed during the final practice before Saturday's Indianapolis 500 qualifications, where the question ...
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