“Finally, more than nine years after my first start in a major open-wheel series race, I will get to experience all that surrounds the
famous ‘Month of May,’ and get to experience it during the kick off of the Centennial Era Celebration, which makes it even more memorable. I know that the first few laps around the track tomorrow will be quite special, and I’m super-excited and really looking forward to it.” Rookies and refreshers: Six Indianapolis 500 rookies will participate in the Rookie Orientation Program on May 5-6 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, completing 10 laps in each of four speed phases. Indy Live streaming online: “Indy Live,” the popular live talk show hosted by IMS Radio Network host Mike King, will be streamed online at and www.indycar.com throughout the month of May. The show airs from 8-9 p.m. (ET) May 5, 7, 14, 21. Scheduled guests for Thursday, May 7 include Vitor Meira, A.J. Foyt IV and Sarah Fisher from 8-8:30 p.m. and Raphael Matos, Ed Carpenter and Ryan Hunter-Reay from 8:30-9 p.m.