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Remainder of Indy 500 Open Test cancelled due to rain
Due to inclement weather and an unfavorable forecast at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar has canceled the final day of testing, cutting the two-day event short. Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden set the pace with a top speed of 228.811mph, assisted by a tow in the morning session. Kyle Larson impressed in only his second outing at IMS, securing the second-fastest time. The Chip Ganassi Racing duo of Scott Dixon and Alex Palou followed in third and fourth places. Colton Herta of Andretti Global topped the afternoon session, finishing fifth overall. The drivers completed the Rookie Orientation and veteran refresher programmes ahead of the upcoming race weekend on the road course of IMS on 10-11 May. The 2024 Indy 500 practice begins on 14 May, with the race scheduled for 26 May. The Grand Prix of Long Beach is the next round on 21 April following a break in the championship rounds, with Alex Palou winning the non-points event at Thermal during the hiatus.
