1997 Indy 200 Schedule of Events
| THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Gates Open | |
| 9:00 a.m. | - 10:00 a.m. | US Formula Ford 2000 Practice |
| 10:30 a.m. | - 12:30 p.m. | IRL Practice |
| 12:30 p.m. | - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 2:30 p.m. | - 3:25 p.m. | IRL Practice |
| 4:00 p.m. | - 5:00 p.m. | US Formula Ford 2000 Qualifications |
| FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Gates Open | |
| 9:00 a.m. | - 9:20 a.m. | US Formula Ford 2000 "Last Chance" Race |
| 9:30 a.m. | - 11:00 a.m. | IRL Practice |
| 11:00 a.m. | - 12:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:15 p.m. | - 1:40 p.m. | IRL Qualifications |
| 1:45 p.m. | - 3:00 p.m. | IRL Driver Autograph Session |
| 2:00 p.m. | - 3:00 p.m. | US Formula Ford 2000 Race |
| 4:30 p.m. | - 5:00 p.m. | IRL Practice |
| SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 - RACE DAY | ||
| 7:00 a.m. | Gates Open | |
| 9:00 a.m. | - 9:30 a.m. | Pit Stop Practice |
| 11:00 a.m. | - 12:00 p.m. | Indy 200 Opening Ceremonies |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Indy 200 at Walt Disney World Presented by Aurora |
|
| 9:00 p.m. | Winning Driver Appearance (Pleasure Island) | |
