The two hour practice for the ABC Supply 500 will begin at 1:50. There is still a possibility of some rain after 2 pm.
Cars have gone back to the pits as track drying continues.
NBC Sports Gold will cover the practice session. It will also be on NBCSN at 2:30 in the slot allocated for qualifying.
Photo just sent by @kissthebricks from the track:
The starting lineup for tomorrow, set by entrant points:
The sun is now out and track drying is progressing. Still waiting word on when practice will start.
Qualifying for the ABC Supply 500 has been cancelled. The field will line up according to entrant points. There will be a two hour practice once the helicopter arrives. Time of the practice is TBA at the moment.
Josef Newgarden will start on the pole with Alexander Rossi beside him.
I will keep you updated as to when the practice session is scheduled. .
Heavy rain has begun falling at Pocono Raceway. Today’s activities are on an indefinite hold. Indycar made the correct call in time to get the cars back to the paddock.
Any track activity today will be mid to late afternoon.
Practice 1 at Pocono has been delayed but not cancelled yet according to a source at the track. A storm cell approaching the track and a low ceiling all morning has prevented the medical helicopter from getting to the track.
Qualifying could be delayed or cancelled and the grid set by points. If that occurs, there will be a practice session later in the day. It’s possible if Indycar decides to conduct qualfying that there will be an abbreviated practice before it. There are several possibilities. It depends on when or if rain arrives, track drying time, and getting the helicopter to the track.
No word yet on how the schedule will be adjusted. I will post an update when I get information.
Good morning. It’s practice and qualifying day at Pocono Raceway for the ABC Supply 500.
Today’s schedule: All Times Eastern
Practice 1- 9:30-10:30
Qualifying 12:30-1:45
Practice 2 4:00-5:00
All sessions are streamed on NBC Gold. Qualifying will be shown delayed on NBCSN at 2:30. My Quick Thoughts will post after the television broadcast.
The race is the first of the last four races of the season and the first of three consecutive weekends of racing. After all the wild nes of the past ten days, it will be great to re-focus on the championship. After tomorrow we should have a clearer picture of how many drivers will still be in contention. I still thin k going into Portland we will be down to a two man battle between Alexander Rossi and Josef Newgarden.
I will be back after the first practice with a summary and some thoughts on the latest news.
Saturday All Times Eastern
Practice 1- 9:30-10:30 NBC Gold
Qualifications 12:30-1:45 NBC Gold
2:30-4:00 NBCSN delayed broadcast
Practice 2 4:00-5:00 NBC Gold
Sunday
Race coverage 2:00-6:00 NBCSN
Green flag scheduled for about 2:45
