(Speedway, IN) – Today marks the official beginning of preparations for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.
Drivers and teams begin practicing for the big race.
They will practice each day this week from Noon to 6-pm.
Saturday will mark the beginning of qualifying with Sunday being the Fast 12 for the pole as well as the Last Row Shootout.
There are 34 cars vying for the 33 starting spots on the grid. Race day is Sunday, May 25.
(Story by Network Indiana)