Andretti Tops Practice With 203.482 mph Speed
Andretti, the 1969 Indy winner, set an unofficial 203.482 mph lap on the final practice day ahead of qualification for the May 28 race. Teammate Rick Mears clocked 301.703 as four drivers topped 200 mph. Rutherford and Foyt also posted fast times, with 12 of 36 cars over 195 mph, as poles loom for Saturday’s session.
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Favorite speed crowd braces for Indy 500 qualifying
Indianapolis(AP) first of four days of qualifying for the May 28 Indy 500 begins with Tom Sneva's record speeds likely to fall. Sneva, pole winner last year with 198.884 mph four-lap average, and two laps above 200 mph, faces a field led by Ongais and Unser as speeds climb after resurfaced track and relaxed limits.
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Rutherford leads Indy 500 qualifying draw amid weather doubts
Indy 500 hopefuls posted positions as Johnny Rutherford drew car No. 49 to lead off a weather vulnerable day. His No. 4 McLaren seeks a stronger run while No. 49 may skip qualification if better options exist. Larry Dickson and Gordon Johncock chase speed with 91 other entrants awaiting May 20 21 bids.
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Indians hammer Pirates in 13-2 rout at Madison Heights
Indians beat Pirates 13-2 in five innings to end a postponed city clash. Bill Norton earned the win with five strong innings and double plays, while Mike Baker and Terry Freeman homered. Madison Heights falls to 8-7, Anderson to 10-6, as both chase conference play next week.
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Pirates finish second in Olympic Conference track meet
Carmel tops the Olympic Conference meet 111-107 over the Pirates as Rodney Lewis Otis Jones and Brian Radaker lead with multiple wins while Huntington Muncie North Kokomo Haworth and Muncie South follow. Jones won the 100 and 440 dashes and Radaker anchored the mile relay.
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