Rinus VeeKay had a rollercoaster day, but he turned out to be the star of Indianapolis 500 qualifying today. His first qualifying attempt looked to be a very solid top 12 run, but he crashed hard in turn 3.

The crew put the car back together in under three hours- an amazing turnaround time. After a mid afternoon run just to get into the field, VeeKay went out in the final minutes and put the car in the top 12 to be eligible to vie for the pole tomorrow.

On the other end of the spectrum, Graham Rahal once again faces a restless night as he needs to wait until tomorrow to attempt to make the race. Rahal got onto the track with six seconds remaining, but the crowd di not get a second dramatic run.

The track was busy virtually all day. In the final two hours cars made multiple attempts to either get into the top 12 or just get into the top 30 to lock down a spot in the 500.

Notes

Kyle Larson overcame a first attempt engine issue to place sixth.

Pato O’Ward had a mostly frustrating day but did end up 10th.

Chevrolet engines endured six plenum fires today, and Honda changed at least two engines. Engine issues have abounded this season.

Only three Hondas are in the top 12.

Team Penske occupies the entire front row.

Felix Rosenqvist continues his qualifying mastery. He was seventh today.

Nolan Siegel may not make the race, but he has not given up. Returning from Thursday’s’ big crash, Siegel made numerous attempts, but is still on th outside.

It’s nice to see former winners Takuma Sato and Ryan Hunter-Reay in the top 12. Five former winners will fight for the pole Sunday.

Alex Palou was left sitting first in line when time expired. It will be srange not seeing a Ganassi car in the top 12.

The Provisional Grid