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Remainder of Indy 500 Open Test cancelled due to rain
IndyCar’s testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was cut short due to rain and a poor forecast, canceling the activities on the second day of the event. Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden set the pace with a lap of 228.811mph, while Kyle Larson impressed by finishing second after an early end to the day. Scott Dixon and Alex Palou from Chip Ganassi Racing followed closely in third and fourth positions, respectively. Colton Herta of Andretti Global topped the timesheets in the afternoon session, securing the fifth overall spot. The drivers completed the required programmes, with the next return to IMS scheduled for the race weekend on 10-11 May. The Indy 500 practice starts on 14 May, with the race happening on 26 May and the Grand Prix of Long Beach being the next championship round on 21 April.
