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The Indy 500 is quickly approaching, but first, the drivers' order must be determined.
Those participating in the 109th edition of the Indianapolis 500 have collected this weekend for a few days of qualifying. It is at this part of the event where the drivers compete for their placement in the race next Sunday.
For the drivers, it is key to have a good performance this weekend to get themselves in a strong position heading into the race next week. While the race itself is the main focus, qualifying is an important part of the process.
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The Sporting News tracked the qualifying results for the Indy 500. Here are the full results.
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Indy 500 qualifying results
| Position | Driver | Average speed |
| 1 | Robert Shwartzman | 232.790 mph |
| 2 | Takuma Sato | 232.478 mph |
| 3 | Pato O'Ward | 232.098 mph |
| 4 | Scott Dixon | 232.052 mph |
| 5 | Felix Rosenqvist | 231.987 mph |
| 6 | Alex Palou | 231.378 mph |
| 7 | David Malukas | 231.599 mph |
| 8 | Christian Lundgaard | 231.360 mph |
| 9 | Marcus Ericsson | 231.014 mph |
| 10 | Scott McLaughlin | 233.013 mph |
| 11 | Josef Newgarden | 233.004 mph |
| 12 | Will Power | 232.144 mph |
| 13 | Conor Daly | 231.725 mph |
| 14 | Alexander Rossi | 231.701 mph |
| 15 | Kyffin Simpson | 231.641 mph |
| 16 | Ed Carpenter | 231.633 mph |
| 17 | Santino Ferrucci | 231.593 mph |
| 18 | Devlin DeFrancesco | 231.575 mph |
| 19 | Sting Ray Robb | 231.324 mph |
| 20 | Christian Rasmussen | 231.438 mph |
| 21 | Kyle Larson | 231.326 mph |
| 22 | Louis Foster | 231.058 mph |
| 23 | Callum Ilott | 230.993 mph |
| 24 | Helio Castroneves | 230.978 mph |
| 25 | Kyle Kirkwood | 230.917 mph |
| 26 | Nolan Siegel | 230.571 mph |
| 27 | Ryan Hunter-Reay | 230.363 mph |
| 28 | Jack Harvey | 230.348 mph |
| 29 | Colton Herta | 230.192 mph |
| 30 | Graham Rahal | 229.863 mph |
Fastest Indy 500 qualifying speed
The first day of Indy 500 qualifying saw Alex Palou post the fastest time, recording a four-lap average speed of a scorching 233.043 mph.
On Sunday, it was Robert Shwartzman that emerged in pole position by recording an average speed of 232.790 mph in the final qualifying round.
How does Indy 500 qualifying work?
Qualifying for the Indy 500 takes place the weekend before the event.
On Saturday, the drivers participate in the qualifying, with the 12 fastest drivers returning on Sunday to determine starting positions 1-12. Those drivers will be split in two groups, either 1-6 or 7-12, depending on their qualifying finishes.
Participants finishing in spots 13-30 on Saturday will start in whichever position they finish during the first round of qualifying on Saturday. However, drivers with the slowest times may also return for a last-chance qualifying for spots 31-33.
Indy 500 entry list
| Car Number | Driver | Car Make |
| 2 | Josef Newgarden | Chevrolet |
| 3 | Acott McLaughlin | Chevrolet |
| 4 | David Malukas | Chevrolet |
| 5 | Pato O'Ward | Chevrolet |
| 6 | Nolan Siegel | Chevrolet |
| 06 | Helio Castroneves | Honda |
| 7 | Christian Lundgaard | Chevrolet |
| 8 | Kyffin Simpson | Honda |
| 9 | Scott Dixon | Honda |
| 10 | Alex Palou | Honda |
| 12 | Will Power | Chevrolet |
| 14 | Santino Ferucci | Honda |
| 15 | Graham Rahal | Honda |
| 17 | Tony Kanaan | Chevrolet |
| 17 | Kyle Larson | Chevrolet |
| 18 | Rinus Veekay | Honda |
| 20 | Alexander Rossi | Chevrolet |
| 21 | Christian Rasmussen | Chevrolet |
| 23 | Ryan Hunter-Reay | Honda |
| 24 | Jack Harvey | Chevrolet |
| 26 | Colton Herta | Honda |
| 27 | Kyle Kirkwood | Honda |
| 28 | Marcus Ericsson | Honda |
| 30 | Dylan Defrancesco | Honda |
| 33 | Ed Carpenter | Chevrolet |
| 45 | Louis Foster | Honda |
| 51 | Jacob Abel | Honda |
| 60 | Felix Rosenqvist | Honda |
| 66 | Marcus Armstrong | Honda |
| 75 | Takumo Sato | Honda |
| 76 | Conor Daly | Chevrolet |
| 77 | Sting Ray Bobby | Chevrolet |
| 83 | Robert Schwartzman | Chevrolet |
| 90 | Callum Ilott | Chevrolet |
| 98 | Marco Andretti | Honda |
Indy 500 qualifying schedule
(All Times Eastern)
Full-field Qualifying
- Date: Saturday, May 17
- Time: 11:00 a.m.-5:50 p.m.
Top 12 Qualifying
- Date: Sunday, May 18
- Time: 4:05-5:05 p.m.
Last Chance Qualifying (If Necessary)
- Date: Sunday, May 18
- Time: 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Firestone Fast Six
- Date: Sunday, May 18
- Time: 6:25-6:55 p.m.
Indy 500
- Date: Sunday, May 25
- Time: 12:45 p.m.
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