We’re still just about two weeks away from the 2011 Indy 500, but it’s never too early to take a look ahead at the race. 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of the Indy 500 and the celebrations will be aplenty. From Fast Friday to qualifying to Bump Day, there’s plenty of racing to keep open-wheel fans entertained ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 and we’ll be covering all the action as the race draws near.
2011 Indy 500: Schedule, Practice And Qualifying Information
Here is a quick look at the basic information for the 2011 Indy 500.
Schedule: The festivities begin on Saturday, May 14, though the race doesn’t get underway until just over two weeks later. Practice begins on May 15 and runs through Fast Friday, on May 19. Qualifying takes place on Saturday, May 21 and Bump Day is on Sunday, May 22. Finally, at 12 p.m. EDT on Sunday, May 29, the Indianapolis 500 gets started as drivers hit the track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A full schedule can be found here.
TV schedule: With the Indy 500 comes fond memories and looks back to outstanding races of the past. Typically, in the two weeks leading up to the race, Versus and ESPN Classic will combine to show some of the finest Indy 500 moments, as well as qualifying and bump day. We do know ABC has the race day coverage, but the full schedule of broadcasts has not yet been released.
SB Nation’s IndyCar blog, Pop Off Valve, put together an outstanding three-part series on the Indy 500, looking at the traditions, experience and the race itself at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
After over a century of existence, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is an American icon woven into our social fabric. The 500-Mile Race, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year and its 100th running in 2016, remains the largest single-day sporting event in the world with an estimated 400,000 spectators. Like the Kentucky Derby, the World Series, the World Cup and the Super Bowl, it is a tradition-filled sporting event that crosses all generational and demographical lines to appeal to a universal audience.
For more on the race, stay with our 2011 Indy 500 StoryStream. Be sure to head over to Pop Off Valve for all things IndyCar, including the three excellent Indy 500 resources: The Indy 500 experience, Indy 500 traditions and the history of the Indy 500 and the Brickyard.
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