When is Indy 500? – Date, time, channel, live stream | The Indianapolis 500 will be run Sunday, May 29, 2016, at twelve.
Performing artist Florence Henderson will be the amazing marshal of the race, its 100th running.
Henderson is best known for her part on “The Brady Bunch.” She’s likewise a local of the residential area of Dale in southern Indiana. She will convey the “drivers to your autos” message over people in general location framework.
Darius Rucker will sing the national song of praise before Sunday’s race.
Here are the vitals:
Track: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Laps: 200
Track length: 2.5 miles
Track shape: Oval
Safeguarding champion: Juan Pablo Montoya
Television: ABC
Livestream: WatchESPN, Racecontrol
Here are a few things we gained from qualifying:
HONDA POWER: The Honda autos have been exceptional all week and, on account of Hinchcliffe, the motor maker has its first Indianapolis shaft subsequent to 2011. Presently comes the genuine test: Which motor will perform better in race conditions?
Intense MONTH: Chip Ganassi’s group has battled all month and they’re trusting a snappier than-anticipated motor change could be the defining moment. The inconvenience started when 2013 race champ Tony Kanaan was thumped out of the Grand Prix of Indianapolis in a first turn crash. That was trailed by new kid on the block Max Chilton’s accident practically speaking Saturday, poor paces in Saturday’s qualifying which kept them out of the post shootout and Scott Dixon’s motor issue late in Sunday’s practice. Dixon is the group’s most elevated qualifier at No. 13 after team individuals exchanged motors in 64 minutes, an occupation that regularly requires three hours.
PAYING TRIBUTE: Stefan Wilson of England will make his first profession begin Sunday in the wake of qualifying 30th. In any case, this race will be around significantly more than a new kid on the block. Wilson is driving the Driven2SaveLives auto as a tribute to his late sibling, Justin, who was executed when trash hit him in the head in Pocono last August. Wilson additionally is wearing a protective cap that bears his hues on one side and his sibling’s hues on the other.
FAMILY TIES: Rookie Matt Brabham turned into the most recent third-era driver to make the race by qualifying 27th. His dad, Geoff, made 10 begins at Indy, completing fifth as a new kid on the block in 1981. Jack Brabham, Matt’s granddad, made four begins in the 500 and completed a profession best ninth as a newbie in 1961.
HISTORY LESSON: Tagliani, the 2011 Indy post victor, will begin 33rd in the wake of smashing the No. 35 auto amid his warmup lap. Tagliani was not truly harmed but rather he will be the principal driver since 1924 to begin the race with no official qualifying speed.When is Indy 500? – Date, time, channel, live stream
