IRL: Reininger's "Indy Doings" May 7, 8

At the Speedway and all around town Indianapolis 500 - May 7

At the Speedway

Indianapolis Motor Speedway opens Sunday, May 8, 2005

Local Tracks

7:00 p.m. -- Speedrome -- Stocks, Late Models, Roadrunners and Hornets, Practice at 5:00 p.m., 802 S. Kitley Ave., Indianapolis.

Around Town

7:30 a.m. -- One America 500 festival Mini-Marathon. It's the 29th running of the nation's largest half marathon and 10th largest road race in America. Call (317) 614-MINI for more information.

8:20 a.m. - Finish Line 500 Festival 5K. This fun run/walk is designed for the whole family. The IndyCar Series Fan Experience will be in downtown Indianapolis in support of the road races.

7:00 & 10:00 p.m. - Jon Stewart, Murat Theatre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis.

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At the Speedway and all around town Indianapolis 500 - May 8

At the Speedway

Indystar.com Opening Day/Rookie Orientation Program
9:00-6:00 p.m. - Public Gates Open

9:00-600 p.m. - IndyCar Series Fan Experience

11:00 a.m. - indystar.com/Indy 500 collectible pin distributed at F-1 garage No. 34

Noon-5:00 p.m. - Rookie Orientation

1:00 p.m. - Performance by Living Proof - Coca-Cola Stage

2:00 p.m. - Q & A session with 2004 Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Rice

3:00 p.m. - Performance by Living Proof - Coca-Cola Stage

3:00 p.m. - Driver Autograph Session - Pagoda Plaza

Around Town

7:00 p.m. -- MTV presents Good Charlotte & Simple Plan, Pepsi Coliseum