Newgarden Blazes Ahead as Fast Friday Approaches

Josef Newgarden continues to flex championship speed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The two-time reigning Indy 500 winner topped Thursday’s practice charts at 226.632 mph and led all no-tow speeds as well.

As Fast Friday looms, with engines gaining an extra 100 horsepower for qualifying runs, Newgarden leads a tight pack that includes Scott Dixon, Conor Daly, and Pato O’Ward. Qualifying takes place this weekend, and the race is set for Sunday, May 25.

All 34 drivers turned laps Thursday, with over 5,500 miles logged across the six-hour session. Tune in to 1010 WCSI and 98.1 FM for full race day coverage beginning at 11 a.m.