US EditionNewgarden Turns Fastest Time in Final Indy 500 Practice
- Alexander Rossi recorded the fastest lap at 225.687 mph during the two-hour final practice on Carb Day ahead of the 2025 Indy 500 at Indianapolis.
- This final practice served as the last chance to prepare cars before the race, with various teams facing mechanical issues including smoke or fluid leaks and hybrid system problems.
- Notable incidents included Ryan Hunter-Reay’s car emitting smoke and fire, Graham Rahal struggling with limited practice due to mechanical troubles, and Colton Herta switching to a backup car after a crash.
- Team Penske drivers Scott McLaughlin and Josef Newgarden expressed confidence in their strong cars and capable team, emphasizing their intention to compete at the front, even as some other teams continued working to identify ongoing issues.
- The session’s disruptions highlight ongoing reliability issues that could impact race strategies, while a grandstand sellout crowd exceeding 350,000 is expected to watch the event proceed.
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Jackson Progress-Argus
Indy 500 Carb Day: Josef Newgarden paces field at final practice
On Carburetion Day, better known as Carb Day, at the Indianapolis 500 on Friday, the fastest car perhaps fittingly belonged to the two-time defending champion.
Winnipeg Free Press
Josef Newgarden fastest in final Indy 500 practice. Takuma Sato and other contenders have problems
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
Josef Newgarden Dominates Intense Indy 500 Practice as Rasmussen Spins Out!
Source link : https://motorsports.best/2025/05/24/indycar/josef-newgarden-dominates-intense-indy-500-practice-as-rasmussen-spins-out/ Josef Newgarden showcased impressive speed during the latest Indy 500 practice session, asserting his dominance on the track. Meanwhile, fellow driver Christian Rasmussen encountered trouble, spinning out as teams intensified their preparations for the iconic race. —- Author : Isabella Rossi Publish date : 2025-05…
Indianapolis 500 Final Practice Report: Newgarden fastest while several drivers have mechanical failures | Kickin' the Tires
By Austin Lawton, Staff Writer The final practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500 is complete, with Josef Newgarden fastest at 225.687 mph. The driver of the No.2 Shell Chevrolet for Team Penske is the winner of the last two “500”’s and starts in 32nd on Sunday. Newgarden was sent to start at the rear of the field after the team, along with the No.12 crew of Will Power, were found to have illegally modified the rear attenuator. Newgarden certain…
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