Originally Posted by A.J. Hahn

If it rains on both the 22nd and the 23rd everybody in charge is going to look like idiots, or we could put lights around The Speedway and wait out the weather because you know that window in Teurre Heute won't get to Indianapolis until around 7:00. And with lights you could make the 400 a night race and have the Mazda and Formula 2000 race at The Speedway the night before the 500 wich would help keep things slightly more civil on Georgetown Road. The Speedway just needs lights period and this single weekend of qualifying and the fact that it rains during May in Indianapolis would be a good excuse to do it.  

Originally Posted by BS

NASCAR is like watching paint dry.

Originally Posted by Tyler Haase

I'm finally old enough to get pit/garage passes.
I have had to get all of my autographs in offical settings or being in the "right place at the right time". Not had the chance to go into the pits/garage until now.

An example of why I'm interested:

In 2004 we had infield camping at the Chicagoland NASCAR race.
 - As a 14 year old I was able to muster out five autographs.
 - My dad had garage passes and FILLED three hats entirely with autographs.

I'm dying to meet some of the IRL guys / girls, I've never had the chance to!

I'm unfimilar with Indy and the best way to go about getting the best chance for an autograph, so I need you help!!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Scott Payne



I think this is a great idea it will give teams 2-9 a second shot at the pole just like the old days. Lets face it most teams from 10th position back probably didn't have a chance to get the pole anyway. Some will say well what if they wreck...well that is always a chance anytime you get on the track.  You have to go for the pole that is what qualifying is all about. This will also help keep the crowds around until 6:00 also. This ought to make for some good suspense filled 90 minutes.

Originally Posted by Brad Prather



I like the idea EXCEPT for the mandatory second run for the top nine.  The top nine should have th opportunity to qualify again if they wish, or stand on their time if they wish.  The costs associated with a qualifying run is astronomical.  I would hate to see a lower budget team have to waste resources on a second run.  Suppose a car crashes, now the lower budget team may not be able to afford to race. 
My suggestion is to allow the top nine to make additional runs if they choose.  The from their best run of the day counts.  When the first day is over drivers are positioned by their best run of the day, within the top nine. 

Originally Posted by IMS PR

An exciting new qualifying format for the Indianapolis 500, featuring a 90-minute "shootout" in which the nine fastest cars make a dramatic, late-day run for the pole, will debut Saturday, May 22 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A substantial increase in prize money also will be offered to the pole winner, with money also awarded to the other two front-row qualifiers. IZOD IndyCar Series points also will be awarded after qualifying to all 33 drivers who earn a spot in the starting field. IMS Tickets | IMS Online Store

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Originally Posted by IMS PR

The 2010 Indianapolis 500 will feature a two-week/three-weekend event schedule that provides an opening week of busy daily track activity, two pressure-packed days of qualifications and a traditional Race Week format that includes all of the pageantry of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." IMS Tickets | IMS Gear

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