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Qualifying for the 108th Indianapolis 500 took place over the course of this weekend, with many, many storylines to follow as drivers competed to fill out the grid for the race next week. At the end of a dramatic Fast Six pole shootout, Scott McLaughlin earned a place as the newest pole winner of the […]
Scott McLaughlin emerged as the pole winner of the Indy 500 after a thrilling Fast Six shootout, with Will Power and Josef Newgarden from Team Penske following closely behind, securing a front row lockout. This achievement marks the first time such a feat has been accomplished since 1988. The back row of the grid was also finalized on Sunday, resulting in the unfortunate exclusion of 19-year-old rookie Nolan Siegel, who will miss his first Indy 500. Drivers are now set for a week filled with traditional events and practices, leading up to the eagerly anticipated race on Sunday, May 26, expected to attract over 300,000 enthusiastic fans.