We made some adjustments, but we just went too far the other way. I made very slight contact, did some damage to the rear suspension, but not much. The car only requires minor rear suspension repairs, Beck said. Boat will attempt to qualify for the field in this car on Bump Day Sunday, Beck said. Team reports electrical problem.
Team reports recurring electrical problem.
The track temperature was 120 degrees, according to Firestone engineers. Track also cleared for ceremonial laps by Gary Bettenhausen in the Belanger Special that Lee Wallard drove to victory in the 1951 Indianapolis 500. Bettenhausen s father, Tony, won the National Championship in this car in 1951. Gary Bettenhausen, who made 21 Indianapolis 500 starts, wore his father s leather driving helmet during the ceremonial laps. Gary Schroeder, a collector from California, loaned Bettenhausen the helmet for today s festivities.