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Armstrong pleased with ‘special’ first laps around Indianapolis
Armstrong had a successful orientation at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, reaching speeds of up to 220 MPH and completing 93 laps. IndyCar officials approved him to compete in next year’s Indy 500 without any restrictions. Although he had limited oval racing experience, Armstrong found the experience special and incredible, having watched the race since he was a child. He didn’t feel nervous during his runs and felt it was important to get the first run out of the way in order to improve next time. The conditions were perfect, allowing him to enjoy the experience and prepare for the upcoming season. He plans to participate in the full IndyCar season next year and took advantage of extra practice time to learn as much as possible. The official practice sessions for the Indianapolis 500 will begin the week of May 13.
Source: Motorsport Week
