What was supposed to be the second day of qualifying for the 2015 Indianapolis 500 will be the first day of qualifying thanks to heavy rain on Saturday that forced race organizers to cancel the day's events. Now the qualifying process will be condensed into a single day, weather permitting.
Indy 500 live stream: How to watch Pole Day 2015 online
After rain cancelled Saturday’s schedule, it’ll be a busy Sunday at Indy.
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Only two drivers managed to complete their four-lap qualifying runs on Saturday, so their times have been wiped out and each driver will attempt to earn one of the 33 places in the race on Sunday. The pole position will also be determined on Sunday with the fastest nine drivers from qualifying participating in a pole shootout in the afternoon, with the fastest driver earning the spot.
Pole Day will be covered by ESPN3, WatchESPN and ABC.
After heavy backlash on social media, race officials backtracked on their initial announcement that fans with tickets from Saturday’s rained out session would be unable to use them on Sunday.
In one other bit of news, Tristan Vautier will replace James Davison in the No. 19 car. Davison is scheduled to race in Canada this weekend, but should Vautier qualify the car, Davison will be starting the race next weekend. A car qualified by one driver that has another driver starting the race must start at the back of the field.
Indy 500 qualifying coverage
Sunday Time: 10 a.m. - noon (Online); 1 - 3 p.m. (TV)
Online: ESPN3, WatchESPN
TV: ABC
Update 5/17: Due to Ed Carpenter’s crash during practice Sunday morning, qualifying was delayed until 3:15 p.m. ET. TV coverage will air on ESPNews.
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