Indianapolis 500: Field Is Set for 2011 Greatest Spectacle in Racing

The 100th anniversary race of the very first Indianapolis 500 was set this afternoon. There was drama and rain, which has been the theme all week long.Qualifying began at the scheduled noon time this afternoon, but dark clouds filled the south end of the speedway, where the cars were exiting pit lane. Ana Beatriz went first, and Graham Rahal followed her as the rain began to fall. Rahal said he had rain drops on his visor on his last lap, but he was able to finish his run and get himself into the field.Rain made its second wave through the speedway later, and Danica Patrick looked as though she would miss the race because of it. They were able to dry the track yet again, but the news still wasn't good for Andretti Autosport.Marco Andretti g...

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