This track is a challenging beast for drivers and teams for two principle reasons..........
--1: at 1.33 miles, techincally the track is considered a "superspeedway" but it drives like a cross btwn. Milwaukee and Texas
--2: with an abrasive concrete surface, tires wear faster, meaning that Firestone has to bring its' hardest compounds to the track(meaning that teams who can get a handle on mechanical grip often do better than those who don't)
For those who find the track's secrets, there is a great benefit at the end.........since 2001, the winner of the race has received one of the most unique trophies in auto racing(next to the Borg-Warner Trophy at Indy, of course!
), a custom Gibson guitar to the winner. Here is the event schedule for the Firestone Indy 200........................
Practice Session #1....................11 am-1 pm, 13 July 2007
Practice Session #2....................2:30-4:30 pm, 13 July 2007
Qualifying Session......................6:15 pm, 13 July 2007
Race.........................................7:30 pm, 14 July 2007
(all times U.S. EDT; +1 hr. U.S. CDT/-4 hrs GMT)
Broadcast partners.............
a}Television--ESPN
b}Domestic AM Radio--IMS Radio Network
c}Domestic Satellite--XM Satellite Radio Ch. 144, XM Sports Nation and Ch. 145, IndyCar Racing
d}International simulcast--United States Armed Forces Network
