Tuesday marks first day of Indy 500 practice at IMS
Palou posted a 225.937 mph lap after his crew fixed a rear-end problem, while Marcus Armstrong led most of the six-hour session.
- Defending Indy 500 champion Alex Palou reclaimed the top speed during Tuesday's opening practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, clocking a fast lap of 225.937 mph in the final 30 minutes.
- Practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 opened Tuesday, featuring a 33-car field that includes nine past winners and spans a two-week event schedule.
- Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing led most of the session before Palou passed him, with Conor Daly, Josef Newgarden, and Scott Dixon the only other drivers topping 225 mph.
- Tuesday's hot, slick conditions served as a barometer for expected weather during Sunday's pole qualifying, though drivers must test adjustments in cooler temperatures and potential rain later this week.
- Pursuing a historic fifth win, 51-year-old Helio Castroneves began with a problematic day, cutting a tire and finishing 15th as he chases a feat never before accomplished.
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WFNI ESPN 107.5 / 1070 The Fan | Indy's SportsCenterAlex Palou Fastest Late in Day 1 of 110th Indy 500 Practice
Source: Michael L. Levitt / Getty Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw, as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap the first day of practice for the 110th Indy 500 with Alex Palou topping the charts at 225.937 mph late in the session after coming back from mechanical gremlins. They also talk about who looks good in race trim and in qualifying trim. They later talk about Conor Daly’s impressive day and if he’s a legitimate con…
Alex Palou fastest in first day of practice for Indy 500
Alex Palou fastest in first day of practice for Indy 500 SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WISH) — All 33 drivers got on the track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first day of practice for the Indianapolis 500. Alex Palou was fastest on Tuesday, with five drivers hitting at least 225 miles per hour. Here is the leaderboard from Tuesday: 1. Alex Palou – 225.937 mph. 2. Marcus Armstrong – 225.895 mph. 3. Conor Daly – 225.838 mph. 4. Josef Newgarden – 225.12…
Defending Indy 500 champion Alex Palou fastest on first day of practice
All 33 drivers got on the track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first day of practice for the Indianapolis 500.Alex Palou was fastest on Tuesday, with five drivers hitting at least 225 miles per hour.Here is the leaderboard from Tuesday: Alex Palou 225.937 mph. Marcus Armstrong 225.895 mph. Conor Daly 225.838 mph. Josef Newgarden 225.121 mph. Scott Dixon 225.087 mph. Graham Rahal 224.769 mph. Kyle Kirkwood 224.483 mph. Scott McLaughlin 22…
Tuesday marks first day of Indy 500 practice at IMS
INDIANAPOLIS – Tuesday marks the first day of Indianapolis 500 practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Public gates open at 10 a.m. Drivers are scheduled to hit the track for practice from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. General practice sessions are 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Track veterans are [...]
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