Dixon on Indy 500 pole so far

With about one hour to go, All the top drivers have made Indy 500 pole qualifying attempts today and so far Scott Dixon (226 mph) is on pole in his Ganassi machine ahead of Ryan Briscoe (Penske), Dan Wheldon (Ganassi) and Helio Castroneves (Penske). All drivers can withdraw their attempt and try again, so the pole position is not yet locked in.

The Indy Racing League and Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced today that they have designated the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps as a “Charitable Partner" of both organizations.

The announcement was made on Pole Day for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway by Tony George, chief executive officer of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and founder and CEO of the Indy Racing League, the sanctioning body of the IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights, Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing co-owner Paul Newman, who started the first Hole in the Wall Camp in 1988 and has been the driving force ever since, and Ray Empson, president and CEO of the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps.

“I have admired Paul Newman’s commitment to charities for years, especially his dedication to the Hole in the Wall Camps," George said. “We are pleased to partner with the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps and hope to help more children with serious illnesses get the chance to just be kids."

Hole in the Wall Camps (HITWC) is the world's largest family of camps, serving children's camps as well as camps in development around the world. Each camp is a separate entity expanding Newman's dream of providing a recreational and therapeutic camping experience for children facing serious illnesses and life-threatening conditions.

“It is nice to have a sport you love. It’s nicer still to have that sport love the charity you love," said Newman.