Indy 500 rookie Conway released from hospital a day after hitting wall during practice

May 11th, 2009 Indy 500 rookie Matos leads second-day qualifyingINDIANAPOLIS — Brazilian Raphael Matos is the fastest driver in second-day qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. The Indy rookie from Brazil posted a four-lap average of 223.429 mph on the historic 2.5-mile Brickyard oval and will start 12th in the May 24 race.

May 11th, 2009 Matos tops an eventful 2nd qualifying day at IndyINDIANAPOLIS — With so many veteran drivers trying to make it into the field for the Indianapolis 500 on the second day of qualifications, it seemed unlikely the spotlight would fall on rookie Raphael Matos. But the 28-year-old Indy rookie led the way Sunday, posting a four-lap average of 223.429 mph to top the second group of 11 drivers to make it into the 33-car field for the May 24 race.

May 10th, 2009 Veteran Andretti crashes at Indy 500 practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Veteran driver John Andretti has crashed at practice for the Indianapolis 500, the third crash of the day. Andretti, who had qualified at 221.109 mph, was in danger of being bumped out of the lineup.

May 10th, 2009 Indy 500 rookies crash in practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis 500 rookies Mike Conway and Alex Tagliani have crashed in separate accidents. Sunday's practice had barely started when Conway appeared to go too low in the second turn and spun, slamming hard into the wall.

May 9th, 2009 Briscoe, Franchitti 1-2 at IndyINDIANAPOLIS — Ryan Briscoe took the provisional pole position for the Indianapolis 500 in early qualifying on Saturday. The fastest driver in practice this week showed the way on a cool, windy afternoon with a four-lap average of 224.131 mph.

May 9th, 2009 Castroneves takes provisional pole from teammateINDIANAPOLIS — Helio Castroneves took the provisional pole for the Indianapolis 500 with less than two hours remaining Saturday in the first round of qualifying. The two-time Indy winner voided an earlier qualifying effort that was third on the tentative grid and made the decision pay off with a four-lap average of 224.864 mph that knocked Penske Racing teammate Ryan Briscoe's 224.131 off the top spot for the May 24 race.

May 9th, 2009 Wheldon among 3 drivers to crash in turn 2INDIANAPOLIS — Rookie driver Nelson Philippe became the third driver to crash coming out of turn two during practice for the Indianapolis 500. Philippe's car wiggled as he exited the turn, then slid up the track and hit the wall.

May 9th, 2009 Doornbos crashes during Indy 500 practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Rookie driver Robert Doornbos (DORN'-bohs) has crashed during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, skidding up the track and into the wall in turn two. Doornbos lost part of his rear wing and his right rear tire rolled down the track before the No.

May 9th, 2009 Indy rookie Doornbos crashes again at practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis 500 rookie Robert Doornbos hit the wall for the second time in as many days. The Dutch driver, in his backup car, spun and hit the wall in turn two on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.

May 9th, 2009 Rookie Doornbos fastest in early practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Rookie driver Robert Doornbos is the fastest during early practice for the Indianapolis 500. Thursday's practice began about 20 minutes after its scheduled start because of a still-wet track, but by midday Doornbos was at more than 223 mph, just ahead of Penske teammates Ryan Briscoe and two-time Indy winner Helio Castroneves.

May 9th, 2009 Doornbos, Sharp crash during Indy 500 practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Former Indianapolis 500 pole winner Scott Sharp has crashed during practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, although he appears to have escaped injury. Sharp came out of the first turn too high, spun around and nearly saved the car before it slid up the track and into the outside wall, smashing the right side.

May 8th, 2009 Teammates Doornbos, Rahal following Indy game planINDIANAPOLIS — Robert Doornbos is trying to keep it simple. Graham Rahal is trying to keep it fast.

May 8th, 2009 Marco Andretti fastest in Indy 500 practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Marco Andretti is the fastest driver after the first full day of practice for the Indianapolis 500. Thirty-two drivers were on the track Thursday, with Andretti's top lap at 225.478 mph.

May 6th, 2009 Doornbos fastest rookie at more than 221 mphINDIANAPOLIS — Led by 27-year-old Dutchman Robert Doornbos at a top speed of more than 221 mph, four of six Indianapolis 500 rookies have completed their mandatory driving test and have been cleared to begin full practice for the May 24 race. Doornbos, Raphael Matos, Alex Tagliani and Mike Conway completed 10 consecutive laps in each of four speed brackets during the opening rookie session Tuesday.

April 30th, 2009 Indy rookie enters mini-marathon raceINDIANAPOLIS — Rookie driver Mike Conway's first race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be on foot. The 25-year-old Englishman is entered in the annual 500 Festival mini-marathon race Saturday, which starts in downtown Indianapolis and includes one lap around the 2.5-mile Speedway oval and then back downtown for the finish.