Last Chance Qualifying in Indianapolis: How Did We Get Here?
Four drivers will battle it out Sunday for the final three spots in the Indianapolis 500.
Christopher DeHarde has covered IndyCar racing and the Road to Indy for various outlets since 2014. In addition to open wheel racing, DeHarde has also covered IMSA and various short track racing events around Indiana. Originally from New Orleans, DeHarde moved to the Indianapolis area in 2017 to further pursue a career as a motorsports writer.
Four drivers will battle it out Sunday for the final three spots in the Indianapolis 500.
A last-minute gamble took the Dutchman from the back of the field to the top 12.
Welcome to Frontstretch’s live report of qualifying for the 2023 Indianapolis 500!
Qualifying for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 will take place on Saturday and Sunday.
The event’s crunched schedule in 2024 warrants some reconsidering.
O’Ward’s record at the 500 includes three top-10 finishes.
Adverse weather hampered on-track activity throughout the day.
Colton Herta rebounded from early mishaps to score a top-10 finish.
For Power, it was the third runner-up finish in four races in 2024.
Points leader Herta will have a lot of ground to make up at the Indy road course after his car ran out of gas in qualifying.