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Indy500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway |
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Pole Day: May 9, 2009
2nd Day Qualifying: May 10, 2009
3rd Day Qualifying: May 16, 2009
Bump Day: May 17, 2009
Race Day: May 24, 2009
City: INDIANAPOLIS
Country: U.S.A.
Laps: 200
Lap Distance (Mile): 2.5 | |
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Race Results |
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In what can only be described as a Hollywood ending, Helio Castroneves emerged victorious at Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, just weeks after being found innocent of federal income tax evasion charges that threatened his career and freedom.
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| Bump Day Qualifying |
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Nearly perfect weather conditions Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway led to a thrilling “Bump Day” of final qualifying for the 2009 Indianapolis 500.
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| Third Day Qualifying |
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Rookie Robert Doornbos led third-day qualifiers Saturday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, posting a four-lap average of 221.692 mph for the 23rd starting position, as 11 qualifiers filled the traditional 33-car starting field for the 2009 Indianapolis 500.
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| Second Day Qualifying |
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Raphael Matos led second-day qualifiers Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as the Luczo Dragon Racing driver posted a four-lap average of 223.425 mph to line up 12th in the 33-car field.
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| Pole Day |
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Helio Castroneves out-dueled teammate Ryan Briscoe to claim the pole for the 2009 Indianapolis 500 Saturday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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