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“To have them as close as we have them, that’s impressive,” Josef Newgarden said after Team Penske blitzed the field on Pole Day at the Indianapolis 500 where the three-car operation went 1-2-3 to …
Team Penske dominated Pole Day at the Indianapolis 500 with a 1-2-3 finish on the front row, led by Scott McLaughlin earning his first pole at 234.220mph, followed by Will Power and Josef Newgarden. McLaughlin described it as one of the best runs of his career, proud to put the Yellow Submarine on pole and achieve a clean sweep for Team Penske. This marked the team’s first front row sweep since ’88, a significant achievement. Kiwi drivers continue their strong showing at the Indy 500, with Scott Dixon and McLaughlin securing poles in recent years. Despite a crash the day before, Rinus VeeKay impressed with a seventh-place finish, while Ryan Hunter-Reay surprised by qualifying 12th for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. An eventful qualifying day also saw rookie Nolan Siegel bumped from the starting field after a crash, while Graham Rahal narrowly made the cut. The top 12 shootout saw VeeKay and Hunter-Reay shine, setting the stage for an exciting race.
