Firestone 550 2012: Start Time, Lineup, TV Schedule and More
Two weeks after the Indianapolis 500, IndyCar will move to Texas on Saturday night for the 2012 Firestone 550 in what should be one of the most exciting races of the schedule.
Dario Franchitti, who won the Indy 500 last month, will look to defend his title at this race.
Since it's one of the best racing events in the state of Texas, the Firestone 550 will be packed with racing fans throughout the week leading up to Saturday's big race.
Let's look at all you need to know so you don't miss any of the racing action at Texas Motor Speedway.
Race Information
Watch: NBC Sports Network
When: Saturday, June 9 at 8:00 p.m. ET
Where: Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas
Qualifying Information
Watch: NBC Sports Network
When: Friday, June 8 from 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas
Lineup Update after Qualifying (Friday, June 8 at 8:42 p.m. ET)
1) Alex Tagliani
2) Dario Franchitti
3) Graham Rahal
4) Scott Dixon
5) Will Power
6) James Hinchcliffe
7) Tony Kanaan
8) Mike Conway
9) Marco Andretti
10) Takuma Sato
11) Simon Pagenaud
12) Ryan Briscoe
13) Oriol Servia
14) Rubens Barrichello
15) Ryan Hunter-Reay
16) EJ Viso, Dallara-Chevy
17) Helio Castroneves
18) Charlie Kimball
19) Justin Wilson
20) Ed Carpenter
21) James Jakes
22) Katherine Legge
23) Simona de Silvestro
24) JR Hildebrand
25) Josef Newgarden
Prediction
Expect Dario Franchitti to have another strong performance in Texas and continue his climb up the IndyCar standings with a fantastic race in the 2012 Firestone 550.
He will win this race and put pressure on IndyCar points leader Will Power.

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