Rookie Robert Shwartzman captures Indy 500 pole
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A most unlikely driver will lead the 33-car starting lineup to the start line in the May 25 race. Here is the full starting grid.
Twelve drivers have a chance at the pole position today, and four others are still trying to earn a spot in the race.
Robert Shwartzman has received praise from IndyCar fans online after FOX Sports' commentator Will Buxton revealed that the rookie does not have a backup car for the Indy 500.
Each year, the American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI) honors the Indianapolis 500 Fastest Rookie and uses it as an opportunity to introduce drivers to the dairy industry. Jenni Browning is the CEO of ADAI.
Starting positions that have never produced a winner: 18, 23, 24, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 (that's bad news for Devlin Defrancesco, Callum Ilott, Helio Castroneves, Nolan Siegel, Colton Herta, Graham Rahal, Marco Andretti, Marcus Armstrong, Rinus Veekay).
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Scott McLaughlin, the 2024 Indianapolis 500 pole-sitter, crashed during practice Sunday on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. McLaughlin did a half-spin and crashed hard into the Turn 2 wall.
Twelve drivers have a chance at the pole position on Sunday, and four others are still trying to earn a spot in the race.