Indy 500

2024 - 5 - 21

Exclusive Interview with Indy 500 Pole Winner Scott McLaughlin

Colton Herta - Indy 500 - Josef Newgarden - Ken Griffey Jr. - Kenny Bräck - Scott McLaughlin

Find out what it takes to win the pole position at the Indy 500! Team Penske's Scott McLaughlin shares his journey and strategy.

Scott McLaughlin, representing Team Penske, clinched the pole position for the 108th Indianapolis 500, boasting an impressive four-lap average pole speed of 234.220 miles per hour. Hailing from New Zealand, McLaughlin's exceptional performance secured him a spot at the front of the grid, setting the stage for an exciting race.

As the anticipation builds for the big race, iconic names like Baseball Legend Ken Griffey Jr. are making their mark on the event. Griffey Jr., known for his stellar baseball career, will take the wheel as the pace car driver, adding a unique twist to the prestigious event.

In the midst of all the action, fans eagerly await to witness the thrill of the Indy 500, with drivers like Josef Newgarden and Helio Castroneves leading the pack. The excitement of the race, coupled with the electrifying atmosphere, promises a memorable experience for all spectators.

With the buzz around the Indy 500 gaining momentum, fans are gearing up to witness history being made on the track. Stay tuned for the exhilarating race day and catch all the highlights of this legendary event!

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1-on1 with Indy 500 pole winner Scott McLaughlin (ConchoValleyHomepage.com)

Team Penske's Scott McLaughlin won the pole position for the 108th Indianapolis 500 with the fastest four-lap average pole speed at 234.220 miles per hour.

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Scott McLaughlin wins 2024 Indianapolis 500 pole position (The Indianapolis Star)

Scott McLaughlin is from New Zealand and drives for Team Penske in the IndyCar Series. Here's more about the Indy 500 pole-sitter.

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Here's the starting order for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 (CIProud.com)

Scott McLaughlin captured the pole for this year's Indianapolis 500 by turning the fastest four-lap average speed ever for an Indy 500 pole winner.

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Penske locks up Indy 500 front row | Arkansas Democrat Gazette (Arkansas Online)

The team was dealing with the disqualification of Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin from the season-opening race and Penske, owner of the race team, IndyCar, ...

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'I still have that fire': Helio Castroneves leads list of active Indy 500 ... (The Indianapolis Star)

Everyone who starts the Indy 500 wants to drink the milk, wear the wreath and kiss the bricks. Eight drivers competing in 2024 know that feeling.

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Baseball Legend Griffey To Drive Pace Car at 108th Indy 500 (INDYCAR)

The first overall pick in the 1987 draft and a 13-time All-Star, Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ken Griffey Jr. is one of the most prolific home run hitters ...

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The Kid at the Wheel: Ken Griffey Jr. driving pace car for Indy 500 ... (ESPN Australia)

Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. will drive the pace car for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.

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Baseball Hall Of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. Will Drive Indy 500 Pace Car (Forbes)

A Baseball Hall of Famer will drive the pace car in Sunday's 108th Indianapolis 500 in a Hall of Fame race that is revered around the world.

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Dronica Patrick? Janet Guthbee? It's your last chance to help name ... (The Indianapolis Star)

You have the chance to cast your vote to name the last bee still living from the 2023 swarm in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway stands. She's at an Indianapolis ...

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What is a pace car? What to know about the Indy 500 pace car and ... (The Indianapolis Star)

Here's everything you need to know about the Indy 500 pace car tradition ahead of the 2022 race.

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Recap: Indy 500 practice speeds, highlights (The Indianapolis Star)

Indianapolis 500 competitors return to the 2.5-mile oval in race setups to prepare for the May 26 race.

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Indy 500: Newgarden tops intense post-qualifying practice at ... (autosport.com)

Josef Newgarden led an intense post-qualifying practice session for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 on a warm and windy Monday afternoon.

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Indy 500: Newgarden paces intense post-qualifying practice at ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

The defending race winner of the Indy 500, Newgarden served up a flying lap of 226.238mph in the No. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet to edge out Andretti Global's ...

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Colton Herta shows speed as Honda fights back in penultimate Indy ... (KGET 17)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colton Herta and Andretti Global showed Monday that the Honda teams at the Indianapolis 500 just might have something for the mighty ...

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Indy 500 Qualifying Notes: Record Numbers For Penske - SPEED ... (SPEED SPORT)

It was another exciting and thrilling qualification weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 108th Indianapolis 500.

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Facts and stats from Indy 500 qualifying (RACER)

Some interesting stats and facts have emerged after qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 was completed over the weekend. The first belongs to IndyCar ...

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Newgarden Holds The Point In Indy 500 Tune-Up - SPEED SPORT (SPEED SPORT)

After a weekend of taking the car to the edge of its speed limit in qualifications, the 33-car starting lineup for the 108th Indianapolis 500 returned to ...

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Here's the starting order for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 (WJMN - UPMatters.com)

Scott McLaughlin captured the pole for this year's Indianapolis 500 by turning the fastest four-lap average speed ever for an Indy 500 pole winner.

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Here's the starting order for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 (KGET 17)

Scott McLaughlin captured the pole for this year's Indianapolis 500 by turning the fastest four-lap average speed ever for an Indy 500 pole winner.

Groundbreaking driver Kenny Bräck returns to IMS 25 years after ... (WRTV)

Kenny Bräck broke barriers in 1999 as the first Swedish driver to win the Indy 500. 25 years later, he's back on the track.

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Newgarden Leads Hectic Race Prep Practice at Indy (indianapolismotorspeedway.com)

Team Penske teammates Josef Newgarden (photo, top) and Will Power (photo, bottom) were first and third, respectively, on the speed chart Monday at IMS.

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Colton Herta shows speed as Honda fights back in penultimate Indy ... (The Augusta Press)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colton Herta and Andretti Global showed Monday that the Honda teams at the Indianapolis 500 just might have something for the mighty ...

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