IRL qualifying shifts nights

Indy Racing League IndyCar Series qualifying for the Bombardier Learjet 550k, traditionally run on the same evening as the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying, will move to Friday, June 8. IRL qualifying, which will begin at 6 p.m., will be followed by the Sam’s Town 400 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at 8 p.m. The Indy cars will be on track for practice Thursday, June 7, but that evening will be reserved for NCTS qualifying exclusively, beginning at 6 p.m.