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May 04
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Indy testing begins Tuesday for 6 rookies, 7 vets

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Seven veterans who have had limited track time in the past year are expected to begin the Indianapolis 500 rookie orientation program along with six first-year drivers.
Former Champ Car Series champion Paul Tracy is among the veterans who will take part on Tuesday. Others are John Andretti, A.J. Foyt IV, Davey Hamilton, former winner Buddy Lazier, Alex Lloyd and Scott Sharp.

The six rookies are Robert Doornbos, Raphael Matos, Stanton Barrett, Mike Conway, Nelson Philippe and Alex Tagliani.

Full practice for the May 24 race begins Wednesday.

- USA Today

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Comments - Posted 05.04.09
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Comments - Posted 05.04.09
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King Tut Joining Conquest Racing at the Indianapolis 500
Comments - Posted 05.04.09
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Alex Tagliani Excited to Take on First Indianapolis 500 Challenge
Comments - Posted 05.04.09
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IndyCar’s Danica Patrick Makes Time’s 100 Most Influential People
Comments - Posted 05.03.09
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Comments - Posted 05.02.09
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Sarah Fisher hooks another for Indy
Comments - Posted 05.02.09
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Davey Hamilton Set To Run In Final Tune-Up This Sunday Before Indy 500 Month of May Activities Begin
Comments - Posted 05.02.09
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Danica Patrick’s Andretti Green Racing IndyCar Reveals New Look With The Announcement Of Boost Mobile Sponsorship
Comments - Posted 05.01.09
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Window World Kicks Off Busy May with Golden Knights
Comments - Posted 05.01.09
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Comments - Posted 04.30.09
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Paul Tracy To Come Face-To-Face With The Past
Comments - Posted 04.30.09
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Comments - Posted 04.30.09
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Comments - Posted 04.30.09
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Comments - Posted 04.29.09
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