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The official 2010 Indianapolis 500 race schedule has been announced providing to fans two full weeks of action, drama and music excitement at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Saturday, May 8
CENTENNIAL ERA BALLOON FESTIVAL
(Gates open 5-9:15 p.m.)
Founders Race, 7:30 a.m.; Concert/glow/fireworks, 5-9:15 p.m.
Saturday, May 15
INDIANAPOLIS STAR OPENING DAY CEREMONIES, PRACTICE (Gates open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Veterans, noon-2 p.m.; Rookie Orientation Program, 2-6 p.m.
Sunday, May 16
PRACTICE (Gates open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Veterans, noon-2 p.m.; Rookie Orientation Program, 2-6 p.m.
Monday, May 17 - Thursday, May 20
PRACTICE (Gates open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Noon-6 p.m. (All Drivers)
Friday, May 21
FAST FRIDAY PRACTICE (Gates open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Noon-6 p.m. (All Drivers)
Saturday, May 22
POLE DAY QUALIFYING (Gates open 7 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Practice, 8-10 a.m.; Qualifications, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, May 23
BUMP DAY QUALIFYING (Gates open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Practice, 9-10 a.m.; Qualifications, noon-6 p.m.
Monday, May 24 - Tuesday, May 25
NO TRACK ACTIVITY
Wednesday, May 26
AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE 500 FESTIVAL COMMUNITY DAY
(No Track Activity, open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Thursday, May 27
FIRESTONE FREEDOM 100 PRACTICE, QUALIFYING (Gates open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Practice: 9-9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.;
Qualifying: 3-4 p.m.
Friday, May 28
MILLER LITE CARB DAY (Gates open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Indianapolis 500 Final Practice: 11 a.m.-noon;
Firestone Freedom 100: 12:30 p.m.;
Pit Stop Challenge: 1:30-3 p.m.;
Miller Lite Carb Day Concert featuring ZZ Top: 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 29
PUBLIC DRIVERS' MEETING (No Track Activity, gates open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) 10:30 a.m., Tower Terrace
Sunday, May 30
2010 INDIANAPOLIS 500 MILE RACE (Gates open 6 a.m.)
Start, 1 p.m.
