Last contact with the oval before the Indianapolis 500

After three days without activity, this Friday the action returns to the oval of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with the traditional Carburation Day. This is the last one they had on the track before Indianapolis 500 that will take place on Sunday within the framework of the fifth date of the 2024 tournament of the IndyCar.

Although its name comes from the time when cars used carburetors, today it is still a crucial day to tune up vehicles and perform final tests on the track.

For Sunday’s race, the driver who will start from pole position is New Zealander Scott McLaughlin (Penske), who achieved an impressive average speed of 376.612 km/h. For its part, the reef Agustín Canapino (Juncos Hollinger Racing) will win from 22nd place; while his French companion Romain Grosjean He will do it from 26th position.

ADVERSE CLIMATE FORECAST

Although enthusiasm for the 108th edition of the Indy 500 is growing, the climate forecast is not favorable as it indicates rain, something that could cause delays or even a postponement because the safety of the pilots is paramount and wet track represents a significant risk.

Historically, if conditions do not improve, the race can be rescheduled for the next available day with better weather, which is forecast to be Tuesday, May 28.

INDIANAPOLIS 500 STARTING GRID 2024

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