Recordings: 2005 Indianapolis 500 Pole Day

Sounds from Pole Day for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. Includes the qualification runs of Dan Wheldon and Danica Patrick as well as Tomas Scheckter leaving the starting line. The voice of Tom Carnegie can be heard on all three clips. Recorded at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 15, 2005.

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Danica Patrick 2005 Indy 500 Qualification Run - Length: 03:03
Danica Patrick qualifies 4th for the 2005 Indy 500. Note the crowd’s disappointment when Tom Carnegie announces Danica’s first lap speed and their delight with the speed of subsequent laps. Recorded from the Paddock Penthouse near the start/finish line.

Tomas Scheckter 2005 Indy 500 Qualification Start - Length: 01:02
Tomas Scheckter has his car started and then accelerates away from the qualification line. Recorded from the top of the Gasoline Alley / Pit Road Suites near the exit of Pit Road.

Dan Wheldon 2005 Indy 500 Qualification Run - Length: 03:53
Dan Wheldon completes two practice laps and four qualifying laps while Tom Carnegie provides lap times and commentary. Wheldon ultimately qualified 16th. Recorded from the south end of Pit Road Terrace.