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Check out your guide to how 2025 Indianapolis 500 qualifying works ahead of the on-track action on Saturday and Sunday!
Qualifying for the 2025 Indianapolis 500 will be held on May 17th and 18th, with the race set for May 25th alongside the Monaco Grand Prix and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600. Kyle Larson, the 2021 NASCAR Cup champion, will attempt ‘Double Duty’ by participating in both the 500 and the Coke 600. Larson aims to complete all 1,100 laps across the two races after facing challenges due to rain delays and weather conditions last year. The qualifying process involves each car completing a four-lap run on the 2.5-mile oval track, with the average speed determining their position on the grid. After the initial runs, cars can use two lanes in the pit lane to improve their times, with the top 30 securing spots in the race. The qualifying format ensures excitement and competitiveness leading up to the prestigious Indianapolis 500.
