...Okay, it's open tomorrow. Still, a great day for all fans of American racing.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5, is the first day of on-track activity in preparation for the 93rd running of the 500-Mile Race. Now, it's not opening day, as the Speedway brass decided to make opening day the first day on which everyone -- rookies and veterans alike -- will take to the track. Tomorrow is the Rookie Orientation Program/veteran refresher lap day. It used to be that Opening Day would be when the rookie laps were done, but the bosses realized that maybe people don't want to show up to watch a bunch of unknowns run slow laps while they figure out the nuances of the Speedway.
I've listed all of the rookies here. I haven't seen any confirmations of who might be taking refresher laps this time around. There was a suggestion at the Paul Tracy/KV announcement that Tracy might, to which he now infamously responded, "I don't think they let former winners do that." I haven't seen any word on whether or not he will actually be out there, but he is certainly eligible; he hasn't been on the track since the famous disputed finish in 2002.
On Track, 5/4/2009 (as far as I know...):
2. Rafael Matos
24. Mike Conway
31. Nelson Philippe
34. Alex Tagliani
98. Stanton Barrett
06. Robert Doornbos
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