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Some interesting stats and facts have emerged after qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 was completed over the weekend. The first belongs to IndyCar communications veteran Arni Sribhen, who shared …
After qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 was completed, some interesting stats and facts have emerged. IndyCar communications veteran Arni Sribhen noted that Team Penske swept the front row for the first time since 1988, with similar parallels to the lineup from that year. Racing statistician Scott Richards shared impressive figures leading into the race, including it being the first time since 1991 that two former winners were on the front row. Scott McLaughlin secured the pole, becoming the 13th driver to do so in their 4th 500 start. Will Power and Josef Newgarden, the 2nd and 3rd starters, also had notable achievements and droughts broken in their front row placements. Additionally, other drivers like Alexander Rossi, Kyle Larson, Santino Ferrucci, and Rinus VeeKay also had noteworthy performances during qualifying.
