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Ten teams in total across all three classes advanced to the pole shootout to set the front of the grid for the Indianapolis 8 Hour. With only 15m on the clock, it was a final opportunity to rise ab…
Ten teams from various classes competed in the pole shootout to determine the starting grid for the Indianapolis 8 Hour race. The session lasted 15 minutes, with teams aiming to set fast laps and secure top positions. Five IGTC Pro teams, three FGTWCA Pro teams, and two Pro-Am teams made it into the top 10. Herberth Motorsport’s Pro-Am Porsche impressed early on, with Patric Niederhauser taking the lead. However, Alex Palou and Lone Star Racing’s Mercedes-AMG GT3 snatched the lead towards the end. Herberth Motorsport ultimately secured the pole position for the race. Dries Vanthoor, Arjun Maini, and Maro Engel rounded out the top 6, with a series of BMW teams following closely behind. The race is set to commence on Saturday, October 5th at 12:15 p.m. ET.
