Indy 500 qualifying postponed to Sunday with condensed format
Qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 has been postponed to Sunday due to rain. The new format will allow each car one attempt at a four-lap qualifying run, with no redos permitted. The fastest 12 cars will advance to the Top 12 qualifying round.
- ▪Qualifying was originally scheduled for Saturday but was canceled because of constant rain showers.
- ▪The new qualifying format eliminates the 'Final 15' round, allowing every car one attempt at qualifying.
- ▪Scott Dixon aims to tie the record for the most poles at the Indy 500 with a sixth pole position.
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