The IndyCar Series rookie drivers took to the track Thursday afternoon at Richmond International Raceway, turning their first laps on the ¾-mile oval in a test session for Saturday night’s SunTrust Indy Challenge “under the lights” at America’s Premier Short Track. The test session also included non-rookie drivers who had not previously raced at Richmond International Raceway.

In Thursday’s opening session, Oriol Servia, a former Champ Car driver, had the quickest lap in a time of 16.1392 seconds. Will Power, another former Champ Car driver, was second fastest with a lap time of 16.3453 seconds.

The SunTrust Indy Challenge IndyCar Series race is the headlining event of an exciting weekend of open-wheel racing at Richmond International Raceway June 27-28. The weekend starts with NBC12 Day Friday, June 27, featuring IndyCar Series Pole Qualifying and the “Showdown at Sundown” USAC National Sprint Car Series race. Friday’s ticket also includes admission to an autograph session featuring all of the IndyCar Series drivers. On Saturday, June 28, the James River Grounds 100 USAC Silver Crown Series race precedes the SunTrust Indy Challenge.

 

Tickets for the Saturday, June 28, SunTrust Indy Challenge IndyCar Series race are available by calling 866-455-RACE (7223) or clicking here. Reserved seats are $35 and general admission seats are $30. Children 12 and under are admitted free in general admission sections with a ticketed adult. Saturday’s ticket also includes a seat for the James River Grounds 100 USAC Silver Crown Series race, which will precede the IndyCar Series event. Friday’s NBC12 Day tickets are general admission for $15; and children 12 and under are free with a paid adult. NBC12 Day ticket includes an autograph session with all IndyCar drivers, Pole Qualifying for the SunTrust Indy Challenge and the USAC National Sprint Car Series race. Weekend-long garage passes are available for adults 18 and older for only $35. Dress code: long pants must be worn; no open-toe shoes; no sleeveless shirts.