Persistent rain showers has forced IndyCar officials to postpone Saturday’s qualifying runs for the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500. Qualifying was scrapped when heavy rain hit the 4km oval after Ryan Hunter-Reay and Carlos Huertas had completed their four lap qualifying runs. Andretti Autosport’s Hunter-Reay had topped the timing screens with a 229.85mph (369.90 km/h) four lap average, with Huertas posting a 228.34mph (367.48km/h) effort, although both times have been subsequently deleted. As a result, IndyCar organisers have issued a revised Sunday May 17 schedule which will begin with two 20 minute practice sessions. Qualifying will begin at 10am local time with all 34 cars set...
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