Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana Event Summary (Update 5)

UPDATE #5 Below, is the revised schedule for today's activities at NOLA Motorsports Park. All times central.

04/11/15 Before signing off for the night, here are the IndyCar sessions so far:

Practice 1
Practice 2
Practice 3
Qualifying Groups
Qualifying

Of course, qualifying was determined by series entrant points as the session was cancelled. This in accordance with IndyCar rule 8.10.1.

One other item here on my list is we spoke with Scott Dixon before qualifying today and asked the three-time IndyCar champion about the air jack problem they had last week at St. Pete. Apparently the bodywork on the car got too hot during the race, which the team has reworked. Dixon sounded confident there would not be a reoccurrence of the issue.

We're hearing that there may be some changes to the schedule tomorrow due to the weather and cancellations. The Pro Mazda race scheduled for today was rained out. Also, they are expecting major rain down here for Monday so it’s likely that whatever needs to happen will happen tomorrow.

Lucille Dust reporting for AutoRacing1

04/11/15 Today's schedule:

Saturday April 11, 2015

Yesterday's sessions:

IndyCar Practice 1
IndyCar Practice 2

04/10/15 Verizon IndyCar Series practice session 2 for the Indy Grand prix of New Orleans is currently delayed to a severe weather warning in the area. All participants and spectators have been advised to take shelter. We will pass along updates, should anything change, but it is raining pretty hard here at NOLA.

Lucille Dust reporting for AutoRacing1

04/10/15 Below, is today's schedule. The Verizon IndyCar Series will begin it's opening practice shortly, under cloudy skies. There is only a small chance of rain during the first session. Air temperature is 83 degrees F and track temperature is 113 degrees F.

04/09/15

NOLA Motorsports Park

Have you ever found yourself wondering where you might find drivers' tire selections before the race? Maybe, you're not sure how they determine pit road assignments? What about qualifying groups?

Well, you've come to the right place.

Below, you will find that information, and so much more in AR1's Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana Event Summary. Be sure to stay tuned to AR1 throughout the weekend for updates as IndyCar makes its debut on the 2.74-mile Alan Wilson designed North Track at NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale Louisiana.

I. IndyCar Links

Series standings
Rule Book
2015 Schedule
Engine Regulations
Aero Rules
Stats/Prize Money (Lap Leaders, Wins, Poles, Fastest Laps, Laps Complete, Driver by Driver Performance, Bonus Money Winnings)

II. Race Info:

Entry List
Facts (Track info, Push-to-Pass, Tire allotments, links, etc.)
Weekend Schedule
Weather
Pit Assignments

III. Weekend Sessions (will be updated as information becomes available)

Practice 1
Practice 2
Practice 3
Qualifying Groups
Qualifying
Warm-up
Tire Selections

IV. Other Information:

Previous Races

Championship Points

One point is awarded to a driver who leads at least one lap during a race.
Two points are award to the driver who leads the most lap in any race

Prize Money

**An additional $10,000 is given to the driver who earns the Verizon P1 Pole Award

Wins amongst active drivers:
(We define active drivers as those confirmed for at least one Verizon IndyCar Series race in 2015)

Career Pole Positions
(We define an active driver as one confirmed for at least one 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series event)