The Verizon IndyCar Series has split the opening day of practice for the 102nd Indianapolis 500 into three sessions, starting with a two-hour outing for veterans from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ET.Andretti Autosport’s Ryan Hunter Reay, Alexander Rossi, Marco Andretti, Zach Veach, and Carlos Munoz will be rolling in the first...

https://youtu.be/jiXkbQKftXsRACER's Robin Miller and Marshall Pruett look at the major takeaways from the Indy 500 Open test and the Rookie Orientation Program/Refresher test as teams and drivers got their one and only chance to lap Indianapolis Motor Speedway before the first day of practice begins on May 15.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9TEbM3vkfwWatch Tuesday's Rookie Orientation Program from Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Fernando Alonso says it was "unthinkable" that he would be in the Fast Nine at the Indy 500 after his first test at Indianapolis on May 3.The McLaren-Andretti Honda driver completed his Rookie Orientation Program on earlier in May, completing his first day in an IndyCar at the Brickyard. Speaking...

Ed Jones romped through Rookie Orientation with ease, Fernando Alonso finished his three phases during the May 3 private test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the other two rookies...they'll try again today.Jones and Alonso continued to look like old pros as they worked the 2.5-mile oval with ease on Monday,...

Above: Fernando Alonso takes part the Rookie Orientation Program sit-down meeting on Monday morning. A few veteran drivers, along with representatives from each team, also sat in on the meeting.One guy wants his autograph; the other is dealing with a serious case of idol worship and the third couldn't give...

It should come as no surprise to learn the Andretti Autosport team came away from Wednesday's test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a healthy appreciation for Fernando Alonso's talent.The one-day introductory outing, arranged by Andretti, its partners at the McLaren-Honda Formula 1 team and the Verizon IndyCar Series, gave the...

Related StoriesThe 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series rulebook was issued to teams this week and changes to the sporting and technical regulations include double points for the 99th Indianapolis 500 and the season finale at Sonoma Raceway on Aug. 30."The best thing the sanctioning body can provide competitors, manufacturers and fans...