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Everything is now in place for the activities surrounding the next presentation of the 97th edition of the Indianapolis 500 and here are some important dates to be remembered in the coming weeks.

Saturday, May 11: ROP
Noon-6 p.m., Practice/Rookie Orientation Program

Sunday, May 12: PRACTICE
Noon-6 p.m., Practice/Rookie Orientation Program

Monday, May 13-Thursday, May 16: PRACTICE
Noon-6 p.m., Practice

Photo: LAT/IndyCar

Friday, May 17: FAST FRIDAY PRACTICE
Noon-6 p.m., Practice

Saturday, May 18: POLE DAY QUALIFYING
8-10 a.m., Practice
11 a.m.-4 p.m., First Qualifying Segment
4:30-6 p.m., Fast Nine Pole Qualifying

Sunday, May 19: BUMP DAY QUALIFYING
9-10 a.m., Practice
Noon-6 p.m., Qualifying

Thursday, May 23: FIRESTONE FREEDOM 100 PRACTICE, QUALIFYING
9 a.m.-noon, Firestone Indy Lights Practice
1:15-2:15 p.m., Firestone Indy Lights Qualifying

Friday, May 24: COORS LIGHT CARB DAY
11 a.m.-noon, Indianapolis 500 Final Practice
12:30 p.m., Firestone Freedom 100 (40 laps)

Sunday, May 26: 97th INDIANAPOLIS 500 RACE DAY
Noon, Start of 97th Indianapolis 500 (200 laps)

Photo: LAT/IndyCar