Indy 500 qualifying weekend schedule

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Indy 500 qualifying weekend schedule

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Indy 500 qualifying weekend schedule

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The pace starts to pick up today at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway where teams are given maximum boost to prepare for two days of qualifying for the Indy 500. Here’s a quick rundown of the schedule, and for a look at the intricate procedures in place for qualifying, click here.

Friday, May 20

12:00-6:00 p.m.: Open practice (Aired on Peacock Premium)

Saturday, May 21 (moved up due to possible afternoon rain)

8:30-9:30 a.m.: Pre-qualifying practice (Peacock Premium)

11:00 a.m.-5:50 p.m.: Qualifying: Setting positions 1-12 which transfer to Sunday and positions 13-33, which are final; their on-track running is complete for the weekend. (Peacock Premium)

Sunday, May 22

12:30-2:00 p.m.: Fast 12 Practice (Peacock Premium)

4:00 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 Fast 12 Qualifying (NBC)

5:10 p.m.: Firestone Fast Six (NBC)

5:40 p.m.: NTT P1 Award Presentation (NBC)

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