Six winning drivers are among the highlights of the entry list for the 90th Indianapolis 500, scheduled for May 28 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. source: indycar.com The six winners on this year's list
include defending champion Dan Wheldon, Buddy Rice (2004), Helio
Castroneves (2001, 2002), Eddie Cheever Jr. (1998), Buddy Lazier (1996)
and Al Unser Jr. (1992, 1994). It's the largest number of past winners
on the entry list since 2002, when six previous visitors to Victory Lane
also were named to entries for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
90th Indianapolis 500 entry list (PDF) A total of 26 drivers have been named to the 38 entries filed this year for the 33 starting spots in the world's most prestigious auto race. Sixty-six cars are included on those 38 entries, including backup cars. On-track activity starts May 7 with The Star and CareerBuilder.com Opening Day. Other schedule highlights include WorldPoints Visa Pole Day on May 13, Bump Day on May 21, American Family Insurance 500 Festival Community Day on May 24 and Miller Lite Carb Day on May 26. The qualifying format that debuted in 2005, with bumping produced on all four days of qualifying, will continue this year. Besides WorldPoints Visa Pole Day and Bump Day, Second Day Qualifying is set for May 14 and Coca-Cola Throwback Day Qualifying set for May 20. Miller Lite Carb Day also will have a full day of action and entertainment for fans. The final practice for the 90th Indianapolis 500, a driver autograph session, the Freedom 100 for the Indy Pro Series, the Checkers/Rally's Pit Stop Competition and Miller Lite Carb Day Concert all are included with a ticket.
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