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Josef Newgarden was the pacesetter as the six-hour Fast Friday session ticked past its halfway mark at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Teams have an additional 100hp of boost on tap ahead of the first…
Josef Newgarden led the way during the Fast Friday session, hitting speeds well over 233mph at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The teams had a boost in power, setting the pace for tomorrow’s qualifying. Newgarden broke the 233mph barrier early and topped his own record with a 234.063mph average. Despite the strong showing, Newgarden remained cautious, emphasizing the challenges ahead in qualifying and the race. Penske dominated the leaderboard, filling the top spots in both single lap and average speed categories. The session saw a major incident with rookie Nolan Siegel’s crash, but fortunately, he escaped unhurt.
