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Scott McLaughlin set the first real benchmark for the Month of May as teams finally began to do some meaningful running at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday. Tuesday’s washout was followed b…
Scott McLaughlin set the benchmark for the Month of May at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday with a best speed of 229.493mph in the No.3 Team Penske Chevrolet during a rainy day that delayed activities. His time remained unmatched throughout the day, with only lap breaching the 229mph barrier. Other top speeds were recorded by Will Power, Josef Newgarden, and Alexander Rossi, with teams focusing on race simulations amidst limited running time. Rookies like Kyle Larson focused on familiarization and drafting, acknowledging the challenges of adjusting to the speedway. Despite rain interruptions and caution periods, the teams made the most of the practice day, preparing for the upcoming boost in performance on Friday.
