Qualifying for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 turned dramatic before it started. Scott Dixon did not present his car as Honda decided to change the engine in the number 9.

Kyle Kirkwood qualified first at 232.764 mph. Scott McLaughlin then blew past Kirkwood with a 233.758 mph average. After Kyffin Simpson set am time, Rinus VeeKay spun in turn 3 on his first lap. the car suffered right side damage. VeeKay has stared the race on the front row the last three years. thjat streak is in jeopardy.

McLaren Miseries

Arrow McLaren was expected to put up a fight against Team Penske for the pole. Their day has gone like this:

Kyle Larson aborted his run after a plenum issue. He just completed a run and is currentlyn sixth.

Alexander Rossi pulled his car out of line to keep it cool. He has since placed the car fourth provisionally.

Pato O’Ward pulled his car out of line, then made a run. He had the same issue as Larson, but O’Ward finished the four laps. He is currently 32nd.

Callum Ilott qualified at his appointed time and had aa solid run. His car was disqualified in tech for a non compliant rear wheel offset. He has not made another attempt as of this moment.

Ganassi’s Qualifying Reign Is Over

Chip Ganassi Racing has had a frustrating week. Linus Lundquist crashed on Wednesday, All the cars have not had the speed they have shown at IMS the last three years.

As of now their positions are-Alex Palou 9th

Marcus Armstrong 11th

Kyffin Simpson 14th

Scottb Dixon 17th

Linus Lundqvist 23rd

Since 2020 no Ganassi car has qualified worse than 14th.

Current standings as of 2:47 pm.