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    Indy 500 qualifying results: Pole winner, full starting grid for 2024 race at Indianapolis

    By Brendan OSullivan,

    2024-05-18

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    One of the world's most popular races returns for its 108th edition during Memorial Day weekend.

    The Indianapolis 500, which is considered one of the three races in the Triple Crown of Motorsport, will take place on May 26 this year.

    Before the big event happens, however, drivers will compete in Indy 500 qualifying to determine the starting lineup for 2024.

    The Sporting News is tracking the qualifying results for the Indy 500. Here are the full results.

    MORE: Watch the Indy 500 live on Fubo (free trial)

    Indy 500 qualifying results

    Qualifying for the 108th annual Indy 500 takes place Saturday and Sunday ahead of the May 26 race. The drivers with the 12 fastest average speeds on Saturday return Sunday to determine starting positions 1-12. Drivers with the slowest times on Saturday can also return Sunday for last-chance qualifying (for up to 33 spots).

    This section will be updated with qualifying results once finalized at each stage (13-30, then 1-12).

    Position Driver Average speed
    1 Scott McLaughlin 234.2 mph
    2 Will Power 233.9 mph
    3 Josef Newgarden 233.8 mph
    4 Alexander Rossi 233.1 mph
    5 Kyle Larson 232.8 mph
    6 Santino Ferrucci 232.7 mph
    7 Rinus Veekay 232.6 mph
    8 Pato Oward 232.6 mph
    9 Felix Rosenqvist 232.3 mph
    10 Takuma Sato 232.2 mph
    11 Kyle Kirkwood 230.9 mph
    12 Ryan Hunter-Reay 230.6 mph
    13 Colton Herta 232.3 mph
    14 Alex Palou 232.3 mph
    15 Callum Ilott 232.2 mph
    16 Marcus Armstrong 232.2 mph
    17 Ed Carpenter 232.0 mph
    18 Kyffin Sampson 231.9 mph
    19 Marco Andretti 231.9 mph
    20 Helio Castroneves 231.9 mph
    21 Scott Dixon 231.9 mph
    22 Augustin Canapino 231.8 mph
    23 Sting Ray Robb 231.8 mph
    24 Christian Rasmussen 231.7 mph
    25 Tom Blomqvist 231.6 mph
    26 Romain Grosjean 231.5 mph
    27 Linus Lundqvist 231.5 mph
    28 Christian Lundgaard 231.5 mph
    29 Conor Daly 231.2 mph
    30 Pietro Fittipaldi 231.1 mph
    31 Katherine Legge 230.1 mph
    32 Marcus Ericsson 230.0 mph
    33 Graham Rahal 230.0 mph

    Fastest Indy 500 qualifying speed

    Indy 500 drivers took their first practice laps on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis course on Friday in what's referred to as Fast Friday. Drivers take four laps for a 10-mile run.

    The fastest average speed so far in 2024 was 234.974 miles per hour from Colton Huerta during Friday's practice.

    MORE: Who won the Indy 500 in 2023?

    How does Indy 500 qualifying work?

    All Indy 500 drivers will get the opportunity to qualify for the Indy 500 on Saturday, May 18, but some will have to return Sunday for another chance.

    The top 12 finishers in Saturday's qualifier will return on Sunday to determine the order. This group is split between 1-6 and 7-12. Drivers can secure their spot in either group on Saturday but will finalize the order on Sunday.

    A last-chance qualifying race also occurs on Sunday, if necessary. This would determine the 31-33 spots if not already decided. Drivers are allowed to make multiple attempts at improving their speed until the allotted time runs out.

    Indy 500 entry list

    Car No. Driver Car make
    2 Josef Newgarden Chevrolet
    3 Scott McLaughlin Chevrolet
    4 Kyffin Simpson Honda
    5 Pato O'Ward Chevrolet
    06 Helio Castroneves Honda
    6 Callum Ilott Chevrolet
    7 Alexander Rossi Chevrolet
    8 Linus Lundqvist Honda
    9 Scott Dixon Honda
    10 Alex Palou Honda
    11 Marcus Armstrong Honda
    12 Will Power Chevrolet
    14 Santino Ferrucci Chevrolet
    15 Graham Rahal Honda
    17 Kyle Larson Chevrolet
    18 Nolan Siegel Honda
    20 Ed Carpenter Chevrolet
    21 Rinus VeeKay Chevrolet
    23 Ryan Hunter-Reay Chevrolet
    24 Conor Daly Chevrolet
    26 Colton Herta Honda
    27 Kyle Kirkwood Honda
    28 Marcus Ericsson Honda
    30 Pietro Fittipaldi Honda
    33 Christian Rasmussen Chevrolet
    41 Sting Ray Robb Chevrolet
    45 Christian Lundgaard Honda
    51 Katherine Legge Honda
    60 Felix Rosenqvist Honda
    66 Tom Blomqvist Honda
    75 Takuma Sato Honda
    77 Romain Grosjean Chevrolet
    78 Agustin Canapino Chevrolet
    98 Marco Andretti Honda

    Indy 500 qualifying schedule

    Fast Friday

    • Date: Friday, May 17

    The Indy 500 drivers hit the course for their final practice on Friday, May 17 before the qualifying race on Saturday, May 18.

    PPG Armed Forces Qualifying Day 1

    • Date: Saturday, May 18
    • Time: 11 a.m.-5:50 p.m. ET

    Drivers will partake in the first day of qualifying races. Those in the top 12 and potentially the final 31-33 finishers will need to participate in Sunday's qualifiers.

    PPG Armed Forces Qualifying Day 2

    • Date: Sunday, May 19
    • Top 12 qualifying time: 3:05-4:05 p.m. ET
    • Last chance qualifying time: 4:15-5:15 p.m. ET
    • Firestone Fast Six time: 5:25-5:55 p.m. ET

    The second day of qualifiers will feature the last chance qualifiers (final three spots), top-12 qualifiers and Firestone Fast Six (top six qualifier)

    Indy 500

    • Date: Sunday, May 26
    • Time: 12:45 p.m. ET

    The Indy 500 will start at 12:45 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 26.

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    0331 SEMPER FI
    05-19
    Those are some insane blistering speeds!!!!🤯
    Dr. Just Horsing Around
    05-19
    I was listening to quals yesterday and somebody was turning laps at 227 mph and the commentators were all dejected saying, "welp, yeah that's not fast enough" bawahahaha....OMG they are fast! I had to check Arie luyendyk's record.....it's 236.986 by the way! unbelievable
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