There was no IRL practice yesterday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the next practice is scheduled for Noon on Friday, which is Carb Day. That will be the final hour of practice before Sunday's Indy 500. Also taking place on Friday, will be the Coors Light Pit Stop Competition, and the Menards Infinity Pro Series Race.

This years Infinity Pro Series Futaba Freedom 100, showcases second generation drivers as well as rookies. Al Unser III, know as Just Al, will look to make his first start in any type of car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the track that made his last name such a phenomenon. Al's dad, Al Jr, won the closest Indy 500 in 1992 , and came back in 1994 to win it for the second time. Al III's grandfather Al Sr. is one of one three drivers to ever win the Indy 500 four times. Al Sr. won for the first time in 1970, came back the next year and won in 1971, and then won his final two 500s in 1978, and in 1987. Al III's uncle, Bobby was the first to sip the milk in victory lane, breaking through with his first win in 1968, again in 1975, and for a final time in 1981.

Marco Andretti is another third generation driver, driving for his father Michael Andretti who is the owner of Tony Kanaan, this years 500 pole sitter, Dan Wheldon, Dario Franchitti and Bryan Herta. Michael Andretti's luck at the 500 and been nothing but sour, comming to the 500 for the first time in 1984, Michael got the Rookie of the year award, becoming at the time, the first father son combo to win the Rookie honors. But Michael could never get it down, leading in 1991 after dominating the whole race, he was passed by the winner Rick Mears with just 9 laps to go. Michael has the record for most laps led by a non winner with 426 laps led without a win. Marco grandpa is the only Andretti with a win, comming in 1969. Marco's uncles, John and Jeff also competed in the race in the early 90's.
Dane Carter, son of Indy 500 veteran and sprint car legend Pancho Carter, will also run the Freedom 100, Rocky Moran Jr., son of Rocky Moran, Indy 500 vet in the 80's also makes his debut.








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