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Penske looking set for redemption, a driver who crashed in the morning overcoming all odds to have a chance at pole, and two major stars including a previous winner fighting to stay in the event. They’re just some of the key headlines from day one of Indy 500 qualifying…
Penske appears to be on track for redemption following their disqualification in St. Pete; a driver overcame a morning crash to contend for pole position, while two major stars fight to stay in the Indianapolis 500 competition. Will Power set the fastest time on the first day of qualifying, with Penske drivers showcasing dominance early on, led by Chevrolet holding nine of the top 12 positions. NASCAR star Kyle Larson is set to make his series debut and aims to compete for pole position in the upcoming session. The top six qualifiers from the first day’s Top 12 will advance to the pole shootout, while those ranked from 30th to 34th will face another round in Bump Day. Rinus VeeKay experienced a dramatic day, crashing initially but impressively climbing to 11th place through sheer determination and team effort.
