LIVE Thread! Indy 500 #96 ... 12 Noon p.m. (ET) on ABC

Indianapolis Motor Speedway ^ | 5/27/12

[NormsRevenge]

The 96th running of the Indy 500 coming up shortly on ABC.

[NormsRevenge]

Schedule of Events
http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/indy500/schedule/show/3445-the-96th-running-of-the-indianapolis-500-may-27th/

5:33 am - Public Gates Open -

7 am - E.D.I./Lockstar - Turn 3 Infield

7 am - Snake Pit Opens - Turn 3 Infield

It’s the most mega party in May! Special performances by Benny Benassi and Krewella. Must have a Snake Pit Wristband and any race day ticket to enter.

8:30 am - Parade of Bands - Track

8:45 am - Krewella - Turn 3 Infield

9:30 am - Bikini/Hot Bod Contest - Turn 3 Infield

9:45 am - 500 Festival Princesses Lap - Track

9:55 am - All Cars To Pit Lane - Track

10:15 am - Cars Begin To Grid On Track - Track

10:40 am - All Cars In Place On Grid - Track

10:50 am - Engine Warm-Up - Track

10 am - Benny Benassi - Turn 3 Infield

11 am - Indianapolis 500 Pre-Race Begins - Track

11 am - Vintage Car Laps - Track

11:10 am - Military Tribute Lap - Track

11:30 am - Driver Introductions - Yard of Bricks

12 pm - Start of the 96th Indianapolis 500 (200 Laps) - Yard of Bricks

[PapaNew]

Gentlemen, start your engines.

[al baby]

And the 3 ladys go home and make me a samich

Also lots of wreckin at the brick yard today

I predict someone will win the indy 500

[NormsRevenge]

Ya never know.. These races can take more twists and turns than Laguna Seca.

Darn, I missed the Bikini event ..

[digger48]

11 am - Indianapolis 500 Pre-Race Begins - Track

11 am - Vintage Car Laps - Track

11:10 am - Military Tribute Lap - Track

11:30 am - Driver Introductions - Yard of Bricks

12 pm - Start of the 96th Indianapolis 500 (200 Laps) - Yard of Bricks

12:01 pm - Blackout of coverage for those of us within 100 miles. : (

[NormsRevenge]

No Danica but..

Andretti Autosport driver James Hinchcliffe of Canada stands in his car in the pits at the qualifying race for the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis May 19, 2012. The Indianapolis 500 is scheduled to run May 27, 2012. REUTERS/John Sommers II

[Perdogg]

At least we do not have to hear “Danica, Danica, Danica!” every 5 minutes.

[NormsRevenge]

That sucks!

Race fan John Fort shows his love of the sport by dressing up during qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 19, 2012. The Indianapolis 500 is scheduled to run May 27, 2012. REUTERS/John Sommers II

[NormsRevenge]

Enjoy it while you can. She’s running at Charlotte tonight in the Coca Cola 600.. most folks will be toasted by then but..

[NormsRevenge]

Martina McBride, Our flags waving in the wind, with our National Anthem.

A flag the size of RI, a fly-over with assorted aircraft.

P-51, F-16, A-10

[umgud]

Matina did a right fine job of the nathem.

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

I intend watching the Indy 500. I just always hope that an American wins the race. It is unfortunate that the Indy 500 has gone the way of the gov’t and gone international to appeal to the world instead of appealing to only America.

[Tanniker Smith]

Was it my imagination or did she glance over to see where the planes were as she was finishing? Guess she was trying to time it.

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

nathem = anthem

Jeez!

[God luvs America]

started another thread...here are some good links:

The Grid:

http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/indy500/eventinfo/51728/

Official Site:

http://www.indycar.com/

Live Timing:

http://racecontrol.indycar.com/

IMS Radio:

http://tunein.com/radio/stations/IMS-Radio-Network-Radio-Stations-a38365/

live on board camera views available on ESPN3:

http://espn.go.com/watchespn/index/_/startDate/20120527/type/upcoming/sport/auto+racing/league/IndyCar/#type/livenow/

IMS radio is a must- just heard the invocation...

[tcrlaf]

I live at the edge of the blackout zone, and the Chicago ABC station isn’t coming in at all today.

[NormsRevenge]

Cool Thanks!

[God luvs America]

Dan Wheldon’s car circling track....

[ReformedBeckite]

I swear I saw on ABC a bunch of troops inside at attention but not saluting the flag, is this the new liberal Obama salute or is there a big time lapse in what they are recording and what is shown on TV.