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INDIANAPOLIS 500 DRIVERS TAKE ON NYC
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> Field of 33 drivers to stage starting lineup in Times Square 
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> To preview the 91st Running of the Indianapolis 500, the 33 qualified drivers 
> will visit New York City on May 21 for a photo and interview opportunity in 
> Times Square.
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> The 33 drivers, in race day uniform with helmets, will line up in the 
> traditional Indianapolis 500 starting formation -- 11 rows of three -- for 
> photos on Times Square’s Military Island. Following the photo opportunity, all 
> drivers will be available for one-on-one interviews during a media luncheon at 
> the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
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> WHAT:  	
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> Indy 500 Photo Opportunity & Media Availability
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> WHO:	
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> All 33 drivers participating in the 91st Indianapolis 500, including: 
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> Helio Castroneves		
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> Dario Franchitti
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> Tony Kanaan
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> Dan Wheldon	
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> Sam Hornish Jr.
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> Danica Patrick
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> Marco Andretti
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> Sarah Fisher
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> WHEN & WHERE:		
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> Monday, May 21
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> Photo Opportunity – 11:30 a.m.
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> Military Island
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> 44th & Broadway in Times Square
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> Media Luncheon/Availability – Noon
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> Crown Plaza Hotel
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> 1605 Broadway in Times Square
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> RSVP:	To reserve a spot at the media luncheon, please contact Amy Konrath at 
> 317-492-6453 or akonrath@indycar.com.
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> ON-SITE CONTACTS:             
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> John Griffin, Indy Racing League, 317-523-9362 (cell)
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> Amy Konrath, Indy Racing League, 317-331-7437 (cell)
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> STORYLINES
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> Repeating Victory: This year’s field features several former winners looking to 
> garner another Indianapolis 500 victory, including pole sitter Helio Castroneves 
> (2001,’02), Sam Hornish Jr. (2006), Buddy Lazier (1996), Buddy Rice (2004), Al 
> Unser Jr. (1992, ’94) and Dan Wheldon (2005).
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> Three Women: If rookie driver Milka Duno qualifies for the Indianapolis 500, it 
> will mark the first time three women have competed in the event at the same 
> time. Danica Patrick has qualified eighth and Sarah Fisher has qualified 21st. 
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> Historic Names: The starting lineup for the 91st Indianapolis 500 includes 
> several recognizable surnames, including Andretti (Michael, Marco and John), 
> Foyt (A.J. IV) and Unser (AJ Jr.).
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> Greening of Racing: All cars competing in this year’s Indianapolis 500 will run 
> on 100 percent fuel-grade ethanol, a worldwide racing first.
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> International Flair: This year’s starting lineup features drivers from across 
> the globe, including United Kingdom (Dan Wheldon, Dario Franchitti and Darren 
> Manning); Australia (Ryan Briscoe); New Zealand (Scott Dixon); Japan (Kosuke 
> Matsuura); South Africa (Tomas Scheckter) ; Brazil (Tony Kanaan, Vitor Meira, 
> Helio Castroneves). Others attempting to qualify for the race include 
> Venezuela’s Milka Duno, Canada’s Marty Roth and France’s Stephan Gregoire.