Grand Prix of Alabama schedule and details

Barber Motorsports Park

The Verizon IndyCar Series is back in action this weekend (April 22-24) at Barber Motorspots Park in Birmingham, Alabama. Here's what to watch over a busy three days:

Track: Barber Motorsports Park, a 2.3-mile, 17-turn road course (clockwise) located on the eastern fringes of Birmingham, AL.

Race distance: 90 laps / 207 miles

Push-to-pass parameters: 10 activations for 20 seconds each

Firestone tire allotment: Seven sets primary, three sets alternate

Twitter: @BarberMotorPark @IndyCar, #HIGPA, #IndyCar

Event website: www.barbermotorsports.com

IndyCar website: www.IndyCar.com

2015 race winner: Josef Newgarden (No. 67 Hartman Oil/CFH Racing Chevrolet)

2015 Verizon P1 Award winner: Helio Castroneves (No. 3 AAA Insurance Team Penske Chevrolet),1:07.1925, 123.228 mph

Qualifying lap record: Scott Dixon, 1:06.7750, 123.999 mph, April 2013

NBCSN race broadcast: Sunday, April 24 (3 p.m. ET, live)

NBCSN qualifying broadcast: Saturday, April 23 (4 p.m. ET, live)

NBCSN practice broadcast: Friday, April 22 (Noon ET, live)

Rick Allen will be the play-by-play announcer for NBCSN's broadcast of the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama alongside analysts Townsend Bell and Paul Tracy. Marty Snider, Kevin Lee, Katie Hargitt and Robin Miller are the pit reporters.

Radio broadcasts: The Advance Auto Parts IndyCar Radio Network is led by chief announcer Mark Jaynes, with analyst Davey Hamilton. Turn reporters are Jake Query and Nick Yeoman, with Dave Furst, Rob Howden and Michael Young reporting from the pits. All Verizon IndyCar Series races are broadcast live on network affiliates, Sirius 212, XM 209, IndyCar.com, indycarradio.com and the IndyCar Mobile app. Qualifying broadcasts are available on Sirius 212, XM 209, I IndyCar.com, indycarradio.com.com and the IndyCar Mobile app. Practice sessions are on IndyCar.com, indycarradio.com and the IndyCar Mobile app.

Video Streaming: Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama track activity not covered live on television (Practice 2 on April 22, Practice 3 on April 23 and race day warmup on April 24) will be available on the IndyCar YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/indycar) and RaceControl.IndyCar.com.

Indycar Mobile App: Verizon Wireless puts fans around the world in the driver's seat with its IndyCar Mobile app. The app has been enhanced with new features to keep fans in the know of the latest race-day action. Exclusive features of the Indycar Mobile app for Verizon Wireless customers will stream live through the app and includes enhanced real-time leaderboard and car telemetry; the ability to follow the race in real time with the interactive 3D track; live in-car camera video streaming for select drivers during Verizon IndyCar Series races; live driver and pit crew radio transmissions during races and live Advance Auto Parts IndyCar Radio Network audio streaming during all track activities.

noon -1:15 p.m. – Verizon IndyCar Series Practice 1, NBCSN (Live)

4-5:15 p.m. – Verizon IndyCar Series Practice 2, streaming on RaceControl.IndyCar.com (Live)

noon-12:45 a.m. – Verizon IndyCar Series Practice 3, streaming on RaceControl.IndyCar.com (live)

4 p.m. – Qualifying for the Verizon P1 Award (three rounds of Verizon IndyCar Series knockout qualifications), NBCSN (live)

11:30-noon – Verizon IndyCar Series warm-up, streaming on RaceControl.IndyCar.com (Live)

3 p.m. – NBCSN on air

4:45 p.m. – Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama (90 laps/207 miles), NBCSN (Live)

Friday, April 22
7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Will Call hours (Located at the Hampton Inn on Rex Lake Road)
7:30 a.m. Gates Open
8:00-8:30 a.m. Pirelli World Challenge – GT/GTA/GT Practice
8:45-9:15 a.m. Pro Mazda Practice
9:30-10:00 a.m. USF2000 qualifying
10:15-10:45 a.m. Legacy Indy Lights Practice
11:00-12:15 p.m. Verizon IndyCar Series Practice
12:30-1:00 p.m. Pirelli World Challenge – GT/GTA/GT Practice
1:15-2:10 p.m. RACE – Pirelli World Challenge – GTS Race 1
2:25-2:45 p.m. Pro Mazda Qualifying
3:00-4:15 p.m. Verizon IndyCar Series Practice
4:30-5:10 p.m. USF2000 Race #1
5:25-5:55 p.m. Legacy Indy Lights Practice
6:05-6:35 p.m. Parade Laps

Saturday, April 23
7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Will Call hours (Located at the Hampton Inn on Rex Lake Road)
7:30 a.m. Gates Open
8:00-8:30 a.m. Legacy Indy Lights Qualifying
8:45-9:30 a.m. Pirelli World Challenge – GT/GTA/GT Qualifying
9:45-10:45 a.m. RACE – Pirelli World Challenge – GTS Race 2
10:00 a.m. Monster Energy FMX Stunt Show (Located in Lot E next to Car Corral)
11:00-11:45 a.m. Verizon IndyCar Series Practice
11:30-12:15 p.m. Pirelli World Challenge Autograph Session (Located in the in the Kamtek Garage)
12:00 p.m. Monster Energy FMX Stunt Show (Located in Lot E next to Car Corral)
12:00-1:15 p.m. RACE – Legacy Indy Lights Race 1
1:15- 2:00 p.m. Driver Autograph Session (Located in the TNT Fan Zone)
1:30-2:45 p.m. RACE – Pirelli World Challenge – GT/GTA/GT Race #1
2:00 p.m. Monster Energy FMX Stunt Show (Located in Lot E next to Car Corral)
3:00-4:15 p.m. Verizon IndyCar Series Qualifying/Firestone Fast 6
4:30-5:20 p.m. RACE – Pro Mazda Race 1
5:35-6:15 p.m. RACE – USF2000 Race 2
6:25-6:55 p.m. Parade Laps

Sunday, April 24
7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Will Call hours (Located at the Hampton Inn on Rex Lake Road)
7:30 a.m. Gates Open
9:05-10:15 a.m. RACE – Pirelli World Challenge – GT/GTA/GT Race 2
10:00-4:00 p.m. Gear Up Your Career Open (Located in the TNT Fan Zone)
10:00 a.m. Monster Energy BMX Stunt Show (Located in Lot E next to Car Corral)
10:30-11:00 a.m. Verizon IndyCar Series Warm Up
11:15-12:05 p.m. RACE – PRO MAZDA Race 2
11:30 a.m. Monster Energy BMX Stunt Show (Located in Lot E next to Car Corral)
12:20-1:10 p.m. RACE – Legacy Indy Lights 100 Race 2
1:00 p.m. Monster Energy BMX Stunt Show (Located in Lot E next to Car Corral)
2:00 p.m. Driver Introductions- Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
2:30 p.m. Country Music Star & Race Grand Marshal Sara Evans to Sing National Anthem
2:38 p.m. RACE – Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama – 90 laps