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Dave Lewandowski

Luck, skill of the Irish: Dempsey in photo finish
The INDYCAR Timing and Scoring camera catches the finish of the Firestone Freedom 100 won by Peter Dempsey by .0026 of a second -- the closest oval finish in the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Dave Lewandowski

Karam claims pole start for Firestone Freedom 100
Sage Karam, competing in his first Firestone Indy Lights oval race, will start first in the Firestone Freedom 100 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at noon (ET) May 24. It's live on NBC Sports Network.
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Arni Sribhen

Schmidt Peterson aiming to expand success at Indy
Schmidt Peterson Motorsports will seek its fifth consecutive Firestone Freedom 100 victory on May 24 with a four-car lineup, including Jack Hawksworth (left).
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Dave Lewandowski

The new breed of speed follows road to Indy
Carlos Munoz qualified on the front row for his first Indianapolis 500 Mile Race and will seek to do the same for the May 24 Firestone Freedom 100 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He's part of the new breed of speed.
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indycar.com staff

Munoz receives veteran assistance for Indy 500
Andretti Autosport has added veteran John Tzouanakis as pit strategist for Carlo Munoz, who is making his Indianapolis 500 debut in the No. 26 Unistraw car. Opening Day of practice is May 11 and Pole Day qualifying is May 18.
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Indianapolis teen prepares for busy May weekend
Kyle O'Gara, brother-in-law of IZOD IndyCar Series team co-owner Sarah Fisher, participated in an Open Test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in preparation for the Firestone Freedom 100. The same weekend, he'll graduate from high school and compete in a Midget race.
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Kate Guerra

Drivers prepare for Firestone Freedom 100
St. Petersburg 100 race winner Jack Hawskworth will join a field of 11 drivers at a Firestone Indy Lights Open Test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 2. Fans can watch the test from the viewing mounds and the South Terrace grandstands.