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Shwartzman stunned the field in Sunday's qualifying session, posting an average speed of 232.790 miles per hour in Fast 6 qualifying to edge veteran and two-time Indy 500 champion
A rookie will be sitting on the pole for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. Robert Shwartzman claimed the NTT P1 Award on Sunday, coming in with an average speed of 232.790 mph.
Racing statistician Scott Richards has produced some great Indianapolis 500 statistics in recent years for readers of RACER to enjoy. Here's a list of historical data points saluting the achievements of this year's field.
Best 2024 IndyCar finishes: McLaughlin won three races (Alabama, Iowa, Milwaukee) on the way to seven podium finishes. He finished third in series points. The 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 takes place Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Twelve drivers have a chance at the pole position on Sunday, and four others are still trying to earn a spot in the race.
Today, the full field for the 109th Indianapolis will be set. Saturday’s Full-Field qualifying set spots 13-30 on the grid, but Sunday brings three critical sessions that will complete the field from the car that will start 33rd on the grid,
Josef Newgarden didn't get a chance to make a run for the Indianapolis 500 pole position, so he went for a run. The two-time defending race winner was spotted jogging Sunday afternoon at Indianapolis Motor Speedway not long after his car and that of teammate Will Power failed tech inspection.