Rain Brings Early End To Open Test At Indianapolis

Scott Dixon leads a large group during Thursday’s day one of testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Friday’s day two test was washed out by rains in the Indianapolis area. Photo: Penske Entertainment: James Black

Due to rain showers moving through the Indianapolis area, day two of the NTT IndyCar Series Indy 500 Open Test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was canceled Friday, concluding the test.

During day one on Thursday, 33 drivers combined to turn a total of 3,522 laps in sessions that featured extended hours in anticipation of weather Friday.

Teams will return to IMS on Friday, May 12 for practice and qualifying ahead of the GMR Grand Prix on Saturday, May 13 on the IMS road course. Practice for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 16, with the race scheduled for Sunday, May 28.

The next event for the NTT IndyCar Series is on Sunday, April 30 at Barber Motorsports Park. Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock and the INDYCAR Radio Network.

 

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