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For the second consecutive day, the changeable central Indiana weather cooperated and allowed all 34 IndyCar drivers to complete a full Indy 500 practice session on Friday afternoon. The turbo boost pressures in everyone’s engines were turned up to simulate qualifying that will take place over the weekend, giving drivers about 100 more horsepower to […]
During the practice session, drivers’ turbo boost pressures were increased to simulate qualifying conditions, giving them 100 extra horsepower and about six miles per hour more speed to work with. Drivers took turns running fast laps to evaluate the performance of their cars, focusing on comfort and speed as key factors. Colton Herta had the single fastest lap of the day at an average speed of 234.974 MPH, while Kyle Larson impressed by setting the second fastest lap despite his lack of experience with the higher boost levels. Josef Newgarden had the fastest lap without a drafting assist and also set the quickest four-lap average, indicating strong potential for the upcoming qualifying rounds. The dominant performance of Team Penske on the charts hinted at their strong position heading into the weekend sessions. Despite some setbacks like engine failures and crashes, drivers pushed through the six-hour session, with nearly 1,000 laps completed overall. Nolan Siegel’s crash provided a tense moment, but thankfully he emerged unscathed after his car ended up sliding on its Aeroscreen. The day’s events showcased the mix of intense competition and technical challenges that make the Indy 500 such a thrilling and demanding event.
