P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Day 1 of Indy 500 qualifying has ended with NASCAR ace Kyle Larson locked into the field and will go for pole as 2022 Marcus Ericsson is at risk on Day 2.
During Day 1 of qualifying for the 2024 Indianapolis 500 at IMS, Kyle Larson faced car problems but managed to secure his spot in the Fast 12 session with a four-lap average of 232.563mph, while Penske drivers Will Power, Scott McLaughlin, and Josef Newgarden topped the times. Unfortunately, former F1 driver Marcus Ericsson struggled throughout the day and now faces the risk of being bumped from the race. Joining Ericsson in the last chance saloon are rookie Nolan Siegel, Graham Rahal, and Katherine Legge, as only 33 cars can start the 500. Despite a competitive field, Scott Dixon will start 20th, while Alex Palou missed out on a Fast 12 berth due to timing issues during his qualifying runs. Veekay’s impressive performance pushed Colton Herta out of the Fast 12 in the final moments of qualifying.
