INDIANAPOLIS — Qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 has often been called the most challenging 10 miles in all of auto racing.
This year, winning the pole will be twice as tough.
An IndyCar announcement on Tuesday said qualifications will see an adjustment from what teams, drivers and fans have become accustomed to.
On Saturday, May 21, all drivers will make a 4-lap run to lock themselves into the race. This is not a change from previous years.
The changes will be evident on Sunday, May 22. Instead of the “Firestone Fast 9”, now the top 12 qualifiers from Saturday will return to the track to vie for the pole in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
All 12 drivers will make a single 4-lap run to begin Sunday’s session. From this, the “Firestone Fast 6” will advance to the final round of qualifications.
In the final round, the fastest six qualifiers will take to the track for one final run with the fastest earning the pole for the race and a $100,000 payday.
The Indianapolis 500 is scheduled to run on May 29.
-
Comedian Shane Gillis will bring tour to Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Comedian Shane Gillis is bringing his Shane Gillis Live tour to Indianapolis. On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Gillis will make a stop at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
16-year-old dies in Hendricks County crash
A 16-year-old is dead after a single-vehicle crash near Pittsboro in Hendricks County Monday morning.
Braden Smith leads No. 13 Purdue past Yale
The Boilermakers extended their home winning streak to 21, tying the third-longest in Mackey Arena history.
Veteran entrepreneur finds success with help from SCORE mentors
Indiana is home to more than 534,000 small businesses. Free guidance from mentors is available for entrepreneurs working to achieve their dreams.
