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Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
David Malukas Stays on Upswing with Fast Qualifying Performance
INDYCAR David Malukas is on the move in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. The 24-year-old driver piloting the No. 4 Clarience Technologies Chevrolet for A.J. Foyt Enterprises entered this hectic Month of May in the 18th position in the season standings. Three races later, he is 10th – and charging. Malukas earned the second starting spot for Sunday's Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, which is where he stood after the official results of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge were posted. Clearly, the Chicago native has momentum. 'We're starting off (in Detroit) where we finished (in Indianapolis),' Malukas said, smiling. 'We're still in that (second spot), but that's a really good (qualifying) session. As soon as we unloaded the car, we knew we were (going to) have a good run. 'I've just been really happy.' Malukas felt he had a car quick enough to beat Colton Herta, the driver of the No. 26 Gainbridge Honda of Andretti Global w/Curb-Agajanian who won the 15th pole of his career, but Herta edged him by .1713 of a second over the nine-turn, 1.645-mile downtown street circuit. Malukas said 'just a few tweaks' to the car's setup likely would have made a difference for him to swap positions with Herta. Malukas did outqualify Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood, who edged him for the INDY NXT by Firestone championship in 2021. Kirkwood won 10 of the 20 races that season; Malukas won seven, Linus Lundqvist three. Kirkwood will start third in Sunday's race in the No. 27 Siemens AWS Honda. Malukas still doesn't have a pole in his 51 events in this series, although this will be the third time he has started a race from the second position. The other two front-row starts came last year on oval tracks – World Wide Technology Raceway and the Milwaukee Mile – while driving for Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb-Agajanian. This was Malukas' first appearance in the Firestone Fast Six qualifying round since earning the sixth starting position in last year's Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto. He finished sixth in that race. Malukas said this momentum has been building for some time as he and the Foyt crew have gotten to know one another in their first season together. Specifically, Malukas singled out the recent tips he has received from Derek Miller, one of Chevrolet's trackside engineers. 'I think having that whole month (in Indianapolis), being with the (team) guys, understanding what we want (out of the car setup),' Malukas said of the reason for the competitive rise. 'Having Clarience Technologies on board with us – those guys have been ecstatic. I think the mood has really lifted us up, and we can see this momentum carrying (on). 'Man, what a good car, what a good group of guys here, what a good run here.' Malukas also doesn't have a race win in this series, although as with pole pursuits, he has been close. His best result was a second-place finish in the 2022 race at World Wide Technology Raceway when he split a pair of Team Penske drivers in a late-race shootout. Josef Newgarden scored his third consecutive win in the event that year. Sunday might offer Malukas' best chance to break through and become a race winner in this series. He is extremely fond of this circuit, although a 23rd-place finish in the 2023 race is his only start on it. 'Man, it's just so technical,' he said. 'It's something that I love, and I think (Saturday's) cooler temperatures are something that I've always been suited to ever since go-karting as a little kid. Yeah, everything kind of lined up for us today.' It's worth noting that Malukas' first appearance in a Firestone Fast Six round came on Detroit's Belle Isle circuit in 2022. He qualified sixth that afternoon for Dale Coyne Racing w/HMD Motorsports. He likes the mojo of the Motor City, which could be just the lift he needs to win the 100-lap race (12:30 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX Sports app, INDYCAR Radio Network). 'That was kind of the first big transition for me, knowing that I actually had a strong opportunity to be quick and get good results here in INDYCAR,' he said. 'So, Detroit is my turnaround (event).' recommended
Indianapolis Star
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Alex Palou wins the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500
INDY 500 Christine Tannous/IndyStar Christine Tannous/IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) celebrates Sunday, May 25, 2025, after winning the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Grace Hollars/IndyStar Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5), Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian driver Felix Rosenqvist (60) and Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) pull out of the pits Sunday, May 25, 2025, during the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) crosses the yard of bricks Sunday, May 25, 2025, to win the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10), center, signs an autograph on Sunday, May 25, 2025, ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kristin Enzor, \3024333\ Christine Tannous/IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) looks on on Sunday, May 25, 2025, ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kristin Enzor, Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) stands by his car Sunday, May 18, 2025, during Top 12 qualifying for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kristin Enzor, Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) prepares to get in his car Wednesday, May 14, 2025, during a practice for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10), Andretti Global driver Marcus Ericsson (28) and Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) stand on the track during introductions Sunday, May 25, 2025, ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Bob Goshert/For IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) takes the track Saturday, May 17, 2025, during qualifying for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Garrett Hall/For IndyStar Race fans watch Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) on Friday, May 23, 2025, during Carb Day pit stop challenge ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) talks with a team member on Friday, May 23, 2025, during Carb Day practice ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Grace Hollars/IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) stands by his pit box Monday, May 19, 2025, during a practice for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) signs a hat for Andy Bowman on Monday, May 19, 2025, during a practice for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kristin Enzor, Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) makes his way out of turn one Monday, May 19, 2025, during practice for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) celebrates Sunday, May 25, 2025, after winning the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) stands in his pit box Monday, May 19, 2025, during a practice for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) climbs into his car Sunday, May 18, 2025, during Top 12 qualifying for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) walks on pit lane Sunday, May 18, 2025, during Top 12 qualifying for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Tyler Ward, Tyler Ward/For IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) looks out on the track Sunday, May 18, 2025, during Top 12 practice ahead of qualifying for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Gary Mook/For IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) climbs into his car Sunday, May 18, 2025, during Top 12 practice ahead of qualifying for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) moves around the track Saturday, May 17, 2025, during practice ahead of qualifying for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) walks through Gasoline Alley on Saturday, May 17, 2025, during practice ahead of qualifying for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) signs autographs Thursday, May 15, 2025, during a practice for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Bob Goshert/For IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) chats in the pit area on Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar, Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar
Indianapolis Star
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
See the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade cruise through downtown Indianapolis
Spectators cheer for the Chi Dog Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Scouts help set up folding chairs along the parade route Saturday, May 24, 2025, ahead of the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar HG Biggs/IndyStar Balloons are inflated on American Legion Mall Saturday, May 24, 2025, ahead of the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Ramona Bartlett (left), 9, dances with Erika Bartlett as the Circle City Ghostbusters assemble Saturday, May 24, 2025, ahead of the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Janet Karsas holds ropes attached to an American flag ballon Saturday, May 24, 2025, before the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Spectators cheer from a parking garage Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Young spectators wave flags and laugh Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Motorcycle Drill Team performs Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Janelle Taylor snacks on Cheetos Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar The Pacemates perform Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Clayton Anderson sings the national anthem Saturday, May 24, 2025, before the start of the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A Pacemates dancer stands behind the color guard Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Kelsey Hart performs Saturday, May 24, 2025, to kick off the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Volunteers wrangle the American flag balloon Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Spectators dance with parade participants Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Spectators watch as kids run to ask Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian driver Colton Herta for autographs Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian driver Colton Herta signs an autograph for a young fan Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian driver Colton Herta accepts several friendship bracelets from a fan Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian driver Colton Herta cheers after receiving several friendship bracelets from a fan Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Spectators wave checkered flags as they watch the parade Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar One of Chi Dog Oscar Mayer Wienermobile team members dances while sitting on top of the Wienermobile Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar HG Biggs/IndyStar Fans wave checkered flags Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Spectators and parade participants dance Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar The Circle City Ghostbusters march Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar PREMA Racing driver Callum Ilott signs autographs Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A parade participant blows bubbles and waves a checkered flag Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar HG Biggs/IndyStar The The 500 Festival Princesses and 500 Festival Queen wave to spectators Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Beadwork adorns the attire worn by a dancer with Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar HG Biggs/IndyStar Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A spectator cheers Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Granny Smith signs autographs Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A fan clutches her sweater and runs back to her seat after receiving an autograph from A. J. Foyt Enterprises driver David Malukas Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar National Bands Association Indiana All-Star Marching Band Performs Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Parade participants wave to spectators Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A parade participant high fives spectators Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar The Borg-Warner trophy is paraded through downtown Indianapolis Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman signs an autograph as a fan takes a selfie Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Twins Janet Karsas and Judy Mathis hold ropes tied to an American flag balloon Saturday, May 24, 2025, before the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. Both are Indianapolis natives, but Mathis now lives in Lafayette. Mathis, a retired middle school teacher, said she returns to the city annually for the parade and that her volunteer work keeps her busy in retirement and gives her a reason to get up every day. HG Biggs/IndyStar The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Motorcycle Drill Team performs Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar The Pacemates perform Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar The Purdue marching band performs Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Jade Glaser points to a float Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Dragon dancers with the Indianapolis Chinese Community Center perform Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Dragon dancers with the Indianapolis Chinese Community Center perform Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Spectators cheer Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar DRR-Cusick Motorsports driver Jack Harvey signs an autograph for Henleigh Mann Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the 2025 AES 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar
Indianapolis Star
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Drivers gather for meeting ahead of 109th running of the Indy 500
Drivers clap Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian driver Hélio Castroneves (06) speaks Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Drivers look at their rings Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman (83) dies a thumbs up Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman (83) is honored Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Grace Hollars/IndyStar Roger Penske, owner of Team Penske, sits Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Graham Rahal (15), DRR-Cusick Motorsports driver Ryan Hunter-Reay (23), Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian driver Colton Herta (26) and DRR-Cusick Motorsports driver Jack Harvey (24) take to the stage Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar The Borg-Warner trophy is set out Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Arrow McLaren driver Kyle Larson (17) opens up a box with a ring Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian driver Hélio Castroneves (06) smiles Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Doug Boles speaks Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5), PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman (83), Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (75) and Arrow McLaren driver Kyle Larson (17) sit Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Drivers look over towards Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian driver Hélio Castroneves (06) Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) speaks Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Conor Daly (76) looks at PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman (83) Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5), PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman (83), Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (75) and Arrow McLaren driver Kyle Larson (17) sit Saturday, May 24, 2025, during the drivers meeting on Legends Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar
Indianapolis Star
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Photos: Indianapolis 500 Carb Day returns to IMS ahead of 109th race in 2025
Grace Smith HG Biggs Michelle Pemberton Grace Smith/IndyStar A hand is held out reading 'Drive for #5' Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Bob Goshert/For IndyStar Carlo Alvar(from left), Mitch Keller and Mike Keller yell at cars passing by the lot Friday, May 23, 2025, during Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Bob Goshert/For IndyStar Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (3) looks on from the pit area Friday morning, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar, Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) suits-up in the pit area on Friday morning, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar, Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar HG Biggs/IndyStar Kay Diller blows up a balloon Friday, May 23, 2025, during Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar From left; Mitch Keller, Austin Cannella and Kendall Keller yell at cars passing the lot Friday, May 23, 2025, during Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) chats in the pit area on Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar, Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar A fan waits for Arrow McLaren driver Kyle Larson (17) to sign his fire helmet on Indy 500 Carb Day Friday, May 23, 2025, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HG Biggs/IndyStar Jeff Hurley shows off his tattoos on Indy 500 Carb Day Friday, May 23, 2025, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HG Biggs/IndyStar Indianapolis native Darren King looks down Gasoline Alley toward the track on Indy 500 Carb Day Friday, May 23, 2025, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. King is attending his 4th running of the Indianapolis 500. HG Biggs/IndyStar Carlo Alvar (center) stands in front of a cage full of drink cans Friday, May 23, 2025, during Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Arrow McLaren driver Christian Lundgaard (7), center, chats with friends and crewmembers in the pit area on Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar, Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar PREMA Racing driver Callum Ilott (90) leaves the pit area on Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar, Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian driver Hélio Castroneves (06) talks to crew members Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Bob Goshert/For IndyStar Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian driver Felix Rosenqvist (60) chats in the pit area on Friday morning, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar, Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar Arrow McLaren driver Kyle Larson (17) looks up Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Bob Goshert/For IndyStar Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (3) signs an autographs a t-shirt for an unidentified fan on Friday morning, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar, Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar People walk past an IMS sign Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Bob Goshert/For IndyStar Kay Diller blows up balloons while David Diller walks out of their trailer Friday, May 23, 2025, during Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (3), right, chats with an unidentified crew member in the pit area on Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar, Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar David Diller grabs balloons from Kay Diller on Friday, May 23, 2025, during Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Attendees arrive Friday, May 23, 2025, during Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Conor Daly (76) laughs and chats with Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (3) in the pit area on Friday morning, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar, Kristin Enzor/For IndyStar Edward Holloran IV, 14, drives by on a scooter Friday, May 23, 2025, during Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Grace Smith/IndyStar Travis Vogelbacher (left) and Dana Riechmann, both of Highland, Illinois, toss drink cans into a pile Friday, May 23, 2025, during Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar A pile of cans sit near a camp site Friday, May 23, 2025, during Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Scott Merryman of Fishers walks toward the entrance sporting a necklace made of pretzels Friday, May 23, 2025, during Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Past winners gather together for a group photo Friday, May 23, 2025, on Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Hollars/IndyStar The sun rises Friday, May 23, 2025, before Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) milks Rihanna, a cow from the Greenfield area, on Friday, May 23, 2025, during Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) smiles while petting Rihanna, a cow from the Greenfield area, on Friday, May 23, 2025, during Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Josef Newgarden walks onto the track Friday, May 23, 2025, On Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Takuma Sato walks onto the track Friday, May 23, 2025, On Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Helio Castroneves walks onto the track Friday, May 23, 2025, On Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Al Unser Jr. walks onto the track Friday, May 23, 2025, On Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Arie Luyendyk walks onto the track Friday, May 23, 2025, On Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Rick Mears walks onto the track Friday, May 23, 2025, On Carb Day ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grace Smith/IndyStar Fans overlook Gasoline Alley on Indy 500 Carb Day Friday, May 23, 2025, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HG Biggs/IndyStar Indianapolis natives Darren King (from left) and Stewart Big pose for a portrait on Gasoline Alley on Indy 500 Carb Day Friday, May 23, 2025, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This is King's 4th year and Big's 11th year attending the Indy 500. HG Biggs/IndyStar Jeff Hurley shows off his tattoos on Indy 500 Carb Day Friday, May 23, 2025, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HG Biggs/IndyStar Jeff Hurley shows off his tattoos on Indy 500 Carb Day Friday, May 23, 2025, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HG Biggs/IndyStar Andretti Global pit crew wave to fans as driver Kyle Kirkwood's car is towed through Gasoline Alley on Indy 500 Carb Day Friday, May 23, 2025, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HG Biggs/IndyStar Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) high fives a fan as he walks through Gasoline Alley on Indy 500 Carb Day Friday, May 23, 2025, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HG Biggs/IndyStar Wisconsin native Walker Sorce arranges trading cards in his autograph book on Indy 500 Carb Day Friday, May 23, 2025, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Sorce has been attending the Indianapolis 500 with his dad for over a decade. HG Biggs/IndyStar Wisconsin native Walker Sorce wears a hat with a number of autographs on Indy 500 Carb Day Friday, May 23, 2025, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Sorce has been attending the Indianapolis 500 with his dad for over a decade. HG Biggs/IndyStar Wisconsin native Walker Sorce arranges trading cards in his autograph book on Indy 500 Carb Day Friday, May 23, 2025, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Sorce has been attending the Indianapolis 500 with his dad for over a decade. HG Biggs/IndyStar PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman (83) waves to fans as his car is towed through Gasoline Alley on Indy 500 Carb Day Friday, May 23, 2025, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. HG Biggs/IndyStar
