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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 2001

Page

19

Ganassi fills four Indy 500 entries with rookies and veterans

Chip Ganassi faces a staffing challenge as four cars compete in the Indianapolis 500 field. Rookies Bruno Junqueira and Nicolas Minassian joined Tony Stewart and Jimmy Vasser after late entries, while Scott Sharp led qualifying with the pole at 226.037 mph. Junqueira posted the fastest Sunday average, Minassian also hit 223 mph, and veterans Eddie Cheever and Michael Andretti withdrew tentative cars to solidify their spots.

Indianapolis Chip Ganassi Bruno Junqueira Nicolas Minassian Tony Stewart Jimmy Vasser Team Scandia Ganassi Junqueira Minassian Indianapolis Motor Speedway Scott Sharp

Andretti Return Highlights Indy 500 Qualifying Drama

Andretti notes stress and sleep loss as he returns to Indy for the CART era show while Cheever Calkins and other qualifiers post speeds near 222 mph. Sun day’s list includes Schroeder Hamilton and Carlson with Guerrero slowest among 32 drivers at 220.054.

Cheever Calkins Andretti CART Indy Jaret Schroeder Davey Hamilton Tyce Carlson Roberto Guerrero Jeret Schroeder Buzz Calkins Eddie Cheever Associated Press

Indy 500 qualifying chart after first weekend

The field for the Indianapolis 500 after the opening weekend shows top qualifiers including Scott Sharp and Greg Ray with speeds around 226 mph and 225 mph. The list ages through Row 11 with drivers such as Arie Luyendyk, Tony Stewart, Helio Castroneves, and Michael Andretti, compiled by the Associated Press.

Scott Sharp Greg Ray Robby Gordon

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