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The race for the Indianapolis 500 pole position is often as captivating as many other major automobile races.
The key questions leading up to the event are: Who will secure the pole on Sunday, leading the field across the iconic yard of bricks on May 24? And for those who don’t qualify at the front, who will have to fight their way up through the pack?
For those who might be unfamiliar with the intricacies of qualifying, there is additional insight available to help you understand how the Indy 500 field is set.
And if you’re looking for a little assistance before you head to the app to make your selections, this expert’s thoughts are here to guide you.
Read on for insights into this weekend’s compelling Indy 500 qualifying event!
1. Which driver will earn the BEST INDY 500 STARTING POSITION?
Drivers in consideration: No. 5 Pato O’ Ward, No. 27 Kyle Kirkwood, No. 2 Josef Newgarden, No. 26 Will Power
Will Power holds the record for the most poles, yet he has only managed one top-10 starting spot in the 500 over the past six years. Josef Newgarden also has one top-10 start in that same period, and Kyle Kirkwood has never started better than 11th.
Pato O’Ward, however, has consistently started in the top 10 for the last four years. Furthermore, he is driving a Chevrolet, which currently appears to have a slight performance advantage.
Prediction: O’Ward
2. Rank by avg. 4-lap speed (fastest to slowest) during full field qualifying on Sat 5/16
Drivers to rank: No. 10 Alex Palou, No. 7 Christian Lundgaard, No. 12 David Malukas, No. 28 Marcus Ericsson
Alex Palou demonstrates speed across all types of tracks. David Malukas, driving for Penske Chevrolet, is expected to be a strong contender. Christian Lundgaard has shown some struggles on oval circuits.
Marcus Ericsson, a past Indy 500 winner, could arguably have secured another victory. His performance is always a factor.
Prediction: Palou, Malukas, Lundgaard, Ericsson
3. Which group includes the POLE WINNER for the Indy 500?
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Group options: Palou, Lundgaard, Ericsson; O’Ward, Malukas, Dixon; Newgarden, Kirkwood, McLaughlin; None of the above
This weekend could very well be dominated by Team Penske, suggesting that Malukas, Newgarden, and McLaughlin will be formidable competitors. However, it’s always risky to bet against Alex Palou, regardless of the venue or time.
Considering the strength of the drivers and teams, the group featuring Newgarden, Kirkwood, and McLaughlin appears to be the most likely to contain the pole winner.
Prediction: Newgarden, Kirkwood, McLaughlin
4. Which team will earn the BEST TWO COMBINED INDY 500 STARTING POSITIONS?
Team options: Team Penske, Arrow McLaren, Chip Ganassi Racing, Andretti Global
There’s a noticeable trend favoring Team Penske in this analysis. However, one should never underestimate the capabilities of Alex Palou and Scott Dixon at Chip Ganassi Racing.
Beyond Pato O’Ward, it’s uncertain if Arrow McLaren will have more than one car consistently in the final nine qualifying positions. Andretti Global might also be slightly behind the top contenders in qualifying speed at this particular track.
Prediction: Chip Ganassi Racing
5. Predict David Malukas’s starting position for the Indy 500
Position ranges: 1-4, 4-8, 8-12, 12-33
David Malukas qualified in seventh place in a Foyt car last year, indicating that a top-four starting position is certainly within his reach. His previous qualifying results with Coyne were 13th and 23rd.
His performance in a Penske Chevrolet this year suggests he could be even stronger.
Prediction: 1-4
6. Will Alex Palou earn a TOP 3 STARTING POSITION for the Indy 500?
Answer options: Yes or No
While Alex Palou has not started in the top five at Indianapolis in the last two years, his qualifying history is impressive. He was on pole in 2023 and on the front row in 2022.
Given his past performance and the car’s capabilities, it’s highly probable he will secure a top-three starting spot once again.
Prediction: Yes (though more likely third than first)
