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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Rasmussen, Siegel and Simpson complete oval rookie testing at Texas
Despite the cold weather, cars didn’t hit the track at Texas Motor Speedway until 10 a.m. ET. Each driver had plenty of track time as there were no group runs during the Indy 500 Open Test. Ed Carpenter did a shakedown, followed by Rasmussen, marking the first session end at 4:45 p.m. ET. Carpenter was impressed with Rasmussen’s quick acclimation, saying the day went smoothly. Drivers like Rasmussen, Siegel, and Simpson all gained valuable experience and confidence on the fast oval track. The day was successful overall, with drivers adjusting well to the high speeds.