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Indy 500: Penske stays on top, heroic VeeKay rebounds from crashPower was the ninth of 34 drivers to go out on track vying to make the field of 33 and began his march with an electrifying 234.030mph opening lap.By the time he completed all four of his laps around the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he rolled to an average speed of 233.758mph to take the top spot. “I wouldn't have trimmed any more than that,” said Power, the 2018 Indy 500 winner.Scott ... Keep readingSource: Indy 500: Penske stays on top, heroic VeeKay rebounds from crash
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Indy 500: Power leads Penske 1-2-3 with 233.758mph qualifying runThe ninth of the 34 drivers vying to make the field of 33, Power produced four crisp laps to complete the 10 miles around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in an average speed of 233.758mph.His first lap was an impressive 234.030mph, which set the tone for the run.“I wouldn't have trimmed any more than that,” Power said. “Like, it was tough in [Turns] 3 and 4, so I thought we were alright. I ... Keep readingSource: Indy 500: Power leads Penske 1-2-3 with 233.758mph qualifying run
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VeeKay suffers heavy crash, Larson hit by engine issue in Indy 500 qualifyingVeeKay, who was expected to be a strong contender for pole position this weekend, was the fourth of 34 drivers to go out and attack Indianapolis Motorsport Speedway’s fastest four laps at the start of qualifying.After establishing a warm-up lap that exceeded 221mph, he went through the Turns 1 and 2 trouble-free but then it all went wrong going through Turn 3.His #21 Ed Carpenter Racing ... Keep readingSource: VeeKay suffers heavy crash, Larson hit by engine issue in Indy 500 qualifying
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Indy 500: How the two-day qualifying system works in 2024Qualifying commences at 11am ET (4pm BST) on Saturday 18 May. Each car is given a single, four-lap run to set an average speed – and goes in an order selected by random draw on Friday night (listed at the bottom of this story).When every car in the qualifying order for Saturday has had at least one chance to qualify, teams may choose from two lanes at the end of the pits for subsequent ... Keep readingSource: Indy 500: How the two-day qualifying system works in 2024
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Indy 500: Herta sets quickest lap at 234.974mph, Newgarden tops four-lap averageWhile out for a simulated qualifying run, Herta’s quickest lap of 234.974mph came courtesy of a tow off the #15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda of Graham Rahal? with 90 minutes left on the session.Herta opted to abort the effort after Rahal impeded his planned four-lap run.Newgarden, the reigning Indy 500 winner, made his presence felt with a strong simulated qualifying run at 234.063mph ... Keep readingSource: Indy 500: Herta sets quickest lap at 234.974mph, Newgarden tops four-lap average
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Mir unsure "how long my body can take this" amid Honda MotoGP strugglesDespite a change in philosophy and the added advantage of MotoGP’s new concession system, Honda has so far been unable to turn its fortunes around, with the RC213V remaining the weakest bike on the grid.Mir, now the lead rider in Honda’s stable after the exit of Marc Marquez to Gresini Ducati, has finished no higher than 12th in the first five grands prix of the year, while his new team-mate ... Keep readingSource: Mir unsure "how long my body can take this" amid Honda MotoGP struggles
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Supercars Perth: Mostert ends Ford's victory droughtMostert, who led a front row lockout for Walkinshaw Andretti United in qualifying, followed his team-mate Ryan Wood for the opening 14 laps of the 55-lap race before taking the lead and pacing himself to a 4.9-second win over Triple Eight's Will Brown.Ford's first win, in the ninth race of the season, was determined by pit strategy as well as speed.Brown took four tyres at his mandatory pitstop ... Keep readingSource: Supercars Perth: Mostert ends Ford's victory drought
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Indy 500: Herta sets quickest lap at 234.974mph, Newgarden tops four-lap averageWhile out for a simulated qualifying run, Herta’s quickest lap of 234.974mph came courtesy of a tow off the No. 15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda of Graham Rahal? with 90 minutes left on the session.Herta opted to abort the effort after Rahal impeded his planned four-lap run.Newgarden, the reigning Indy 500 winner, made his presence felt with a strong simulated qualifying run at 234.063mph ... Keep readingSource: Indy 500: Herta sets quickest lap at 234.974mph, Newgarden tops four-lap average
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Indy 500 Fast Friday practice halted by heavy Siegel crashThe 19-year-old Californian was in the midst of a third lap during a simulation qualifying run when his #18 Dale Coyne Racing Honda snapped around and hit the outside wall on the exit of Turn 2.After making contact with the wall, the back of the car the began to lift and it skated down the backstretch on the left side before coming to a stop in the middle of the track.? "I don't know [what ... Keep readingSource: Indy 500 Fast Friday practice halted by heavy Siegel crash
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Larson open to future Indy 500s if debut 'doesn't scare me'Larson is learning the nuances of an Indycar through the process of his maiden attempt to make the field of 33 for the 108th? Running of the Indianapolis 500.So far the 2021 NASCAR Cup champion has only logged a combined 85 laps – with a best of 225.245mph (17th? overall, in-tow) - due to rain hampering most of this week’s practice. Regardless of how limited his running has been to this ... Keep readingSource: Larson open to future Indy 500s if debut 'doesn't scare me'
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