The race was sanctioned by the Indy Racing League and was part of the 2006 IndyCar Series season. It was the second-closest finish in Indy 500 history. IndyCar Racing Championship 2006 Schedule.
[1] An aggressive marketing campaign nicknamed the entry "Car Melo," and also acquired the services of Jeff Bucknum for a two-car effort. On the final lap, Marco held his lead down the back stretch. By lap 64, Wheldon had built up a 19-second lead—nearly half a lap—over the next nearest competitor, and after 65 laps had lapped twenty-five of the other cars in the race, including all five of the other former 500 winners, leaving only eight cars on the lead lap.[4][5][6][7]. In December, team owner Michael Andretti announced he would come out of retirement to race at Indy, alongside his son. Down the back stretch, Michael tried but failed to hold off the charging Hornish, and Hornish took over second place.
Dario Franchitti experienced engine trouble after three laps, but later completed his attempt after an engine change. IndyCar Series race number 4 of 14 The hose tore, and Simmons's car dropped the nozzle out on the track in turn 3. The margin of victory was 0.0635 seconds - just over one car-length - which was the second-closest finish in Indy history at the time. Veteran announcer Marty Reid took over as play-by-play. The 90th Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday May 28, 2006. The second- and third-place finishes by Marco and Michael Andretti were the 49th and 50th unsuccessful attempts to win the 500 by members of the Andretti family as drivers (Michael Andretti was a winning owner in 2005 then would be again in 2007 and 2014) since patriarch, No races held in 1917–1918 or 1942–1945 due to, This page was last edited on 8 June 2020, at 03:44.
Commentary: Chris Economaki, Turn 1: Jerry Baker
Joining them in the booth was 1989 NASCAR Winston Cup Champion Rusty Wallace, who served as co-analyst with Goodyear. At 3:30 p.m., polesitter Sam Hornish, Jr. spun in turn one and hit the outside wall while practicing in a backup car. It was Hornish's first and only win at Indianapolis, and the record fourteenth Indy victory for Penske Racing. The hose ripped, but Hornish stopped in the pits allowing the crew to disengage the nozzle. With about an hour to go, AJ Foyt brought a backup car to pit lane, driver Ryan Briscoe was getting settled into the car, fueling rumors of a late qualifying run.
Failed to qualify, withdrew, or driver changes: Percent of race run under caution: 22.0% Average green flag run: 26.0 laps. Time trials was scheduled for four days. Hornish led the speed charts on all three practice days during the second week. Driver expert: Davey Hamilton Michael Andretti (220.999 mph) was the fastest car of the day. I have to take advantage of everything because second's nothing," he said.[10][11]. The day opened with one position open in the field, and two drivers prepared to make an attempt. The "11/11/11" format was to be utilized, with eleven positions available on pole day. Due to the state of Indiana observing Daylight Saving Time, the start of the race was scheduled for 1:11 p.m. EDT. / 2006 standings, Active Drivers' Career Stats Since the first two days of time trials were rained out, 33 positions were available for time trials on May 20.
On the front stretch, defending race winner Wheldon slipped by Castroneves and led the opening lap. Michael Andretti, Al Unser, Jr., and Arie Luyendyk Jr. participated in refresher tests.
Glossary Tweet Driver Races Win Podium Pole Laps Led Earnings AvSt AvFn RAF Miles LLF Points Diff; 1 The 2006 Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season was the 28th overall and the third and penultimate season of the Champ Car World Series era of American open wheel racing. Scott Dixon was lined up third, and Sam Hornish, Jr. was now up to fourth. For the first time ever, the broadcast utilized the Side-By-Side feature during commercial breaks.
Pinty's Series Hornish would later win the IndyCar Series championship, the second driver in a row to sweep the Indy 500 and season championship in the same season. The caution was prolonged. Color analyst: Dave Wilson On lap 110, Hélio Castroneves struck Buddy Rice from behind, taking out both cars. Rookie Thiago Medeiros, who had crashed his lone car on Thursday, returned to the track for practice. Marco began to pull away as Michael now assumed a blocking role to protect his son's lead. Sunday, May 28, 2006 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway, IN Rookies P. J. Chesson and Marco Andretti passed the four-phase rookie test. With three laps to go, Marco Andretti pulled outside of his father down the front-stretch, and passed his father for the lead in turn 1. Rahal maintained the services of Buddy Rice and Danica Patrick. Team owner Roger Penske accepted responsibility for the error, having told Hornish to go before the fueling was complete. Marty Roth spun but made no contact. Pole day qualifying was rescheduled for Sunday May 14.
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*C Chassis: D=Dallara; P=Panoz. Race weekend, however, was sunny with no precipitation. Previous year Next year. Mari Hulman George gave the command to start engines at 1:04 p.m. EDT, and all 33 cars pulled away for the pace laps, with Lance Armstrong driving the pace car. After a critically unpopular season as chief announcer for the IndyCar series on ABC/ESPN, Todd Harris was removed from the broadcast booth. For Marco to come as a rookie and drive like that he should be proud no matter what. Ricciardo reveals tattoo details after winning F1 podium bet, Alonso set to test for Renault F1 in Barcelona next week, Sainz: Eifel GP was 60 laps of "suffering", Podium in wet race "doesn't mean that much" – Marquez, Penske: No decisions yet on McLaughlin or Supercars future, Penske president on the urgency of the Race for Equality & Change, Tony Kanaan: A fighter and a people’s champion, Power will influence design of new Australian circuit, Power happy for Roger Penske after poor showing at Indy 500, IndyCar: Harvest GP Race 2 - Will Power takes the win, IndyCar: Harvest GP - Josef Newgarden wins, IndyCar: Harvest GP Race 1 Qualifying - Rinus VeeKay on pole, IndyCar: Indy 500 Winner Takuma Sato Visits Chicago. Host: Brent Musburger The 90th Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday May 28, 2006. But Marco wanted more: "I do not want to wait until next year.
At 5:08 p.m., Thiago Medeiros completed a qualifying attempt, and filled the field to 33 cars, however he was slowest and now on the bubble. NASCAR Cup Series On lap 163, the green came back out with Dan Wheldon leading. Announcer: Marty Reid The second day of rookie orientation saw Thiago Medeiros pass the rookie test. Unser would race alongside teammate Buddy Lazier, who signed on for a partial season ride at DRR. 1:46:22. Keep track of every single race and program it yourself so you do not miss any dates from the calendar The brief session was ended at 5:52 p.m., as rain fell again. Fan-favorite Michael Andretti stayed out on the track, and assumed the lead. It was also the first time in Indy history that a driver made a pass for the lead to win the race on the final lap. In Hornish's seven tries at the Indy 500, this was the first that he had even completed 500 miles (800 km). It was the ninth day of the month that Hornish completed the fastest practice lap. However, the race was marred by the death of Paul Dana during the morning practice session. Sam Hornish, Jr. won from the pole position. Turn 2: Adam Alexander Sam Hornish, Jr. once again led the speed charts (220.698 mph). Hemelgarn Racing signed P. J. Chesson with financial backing from NBA basketball player Carmelo Anthony.
Wheldon started off the season with a victory at the season opener at Homestead. Rain closed the track early at 4:26 p.m.
Most of the afternoon focused on race day practice for already-qualified cars. Penske Racing with driver Hélio Castroneves won the 30th Annual Checker's/Rally's Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge.
Sam Hornish, Jr. (224.381 mph) was the fastest car of the day. As Marco Andretti was pitting Felipe Giaffone crashed in turn two, bringing out the yellow. Hornish returned to the track over 30 seconds behind the leader. Sam Hornish, Jr. (227.925 mph) was the fastest car of the day. Marco Andretti battled Sam Hornish, Jr. over the final two laps, holding off the challenge until the final straightaway. On lap 150, the leaders pitted. Wheldon, however, would regain the lead on lap 145 and hold it through lap 182.[4]. This improved his starting position by only one spot. Similarly, owner/driver Eddie Cheever announced he would get back into the car, participating in four races, including Indy. In one of the most dramatic finishes in Indy history, 19-year old rookie Marco Andretti took the lead with three laps to go, after passing his father Michael Andretti on the outside of turn one.
Opening day featured rookie orientation and refresher tests. Accessibility Policy "[4][8][10], Third-place finisher Michael Andretti had high praise for his son: "I felt so bad for Marco, but I'm so proud. Although the new qualifying rules allowed qualified cars to be withdrawn and re-qualified in hopes of gaining a better starting position (with a maximum of three attempts per day), only one driver took the opportunity to do so.
Michael had come out of retirement to race with his 19-year-old son Marco, who shuffled up to second place. It was the 14th Indianapolis 500 win for Roger Penske as an owner. During the caution, Jeff Simmons left the pit area with the fuel hose nozzle still attached.
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