Recordings: 2005 Indianapolis 500 Qualifications Day 3

Sounds from the third day of qualifications for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. Includes a Dave Calabro interview with Kenny Brack, A.J. Foyt IV’s aborted qualification attempt, a yellow flag announcement, interviews with kids at the track, and sounds from Gasoline Alley. Recorded at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 21, 2005.

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Kenny Brack Interview with Dave Calabro - Length: 01:24
Dave Calabro interviews Kenny Brack after he qualified 23rd for the race while setting the fastest qualifying time in the entire field. Jeff Ward’s car drowns out part of the interview as he leaves the qualification line. Recorded from the E Stand Penthouse.

A.J. Foyt IV Qualification Attempt - Blown Engine - Length: 01:13
A.J. Foyt IV attempts to qualify but blows an engine. Tom Carnegie comments. Recorded from the E Stand Penthouse.

Yellow Flag - Length: 00:30
Dave Calabro announces that there is a yellow flag for debris and cars can be heard slowing down. Recorded from the Pit Road Terrace near the entrance to Gasoline Alley.

Interviews with Kids - Length: 02:40
Laura Steele interviews children at the track and they comment on their favorite drivers. At the end they run a clip of Tony Kanaan saying “Welcome to the Indianapolis 500″ and almost as if on queue, a car speeds away as the track goes back to green. Recorded from the Pit Road Terrace near the entrance to Gasoline Alley.

Gasoline Alley Intersection - Length: 01:25
A clip from what is perhaps the busiest intersection in motorsports - Gasoline Alley. Listen to the Safety Patrol direct traffic (both human and motorized) as cars can be heard out on the track. Recorded from just inside the gate to Gasoline Alley, facing North toward the Pagoda.