Rinus VeeKay led the 33 drivers after the first day of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 also known as Indy 500.

Indy 500 Qualifying- Rinus VeeKay Leads

The Ed Carpenter Racing driver is one of the 12 who advance to Sunday’s two-stage knockout qualifying.

Indy 500 Qualifying- Ed Carpenter Racer

The qualifying session of Indy 500 that was affected by two lengthy delays for rainfall and lightning.

Indy 500 Qualifying- Delayed by Rainfall

VeeKay was the second driver out on track and put together a sensational four-lap run, clocked at an average speed of 233.655mph.

Indy 500 Qualifying- Veekay Average Speed

VeeKay’s run surpassed that of McLaren SP’s Pato O’Ward, who was the first driver out on track when time trials.

Indy 500 Qualifying- Surpassed Mclarem

O’Ward qualified at an average speed of 233.037mph, ahead of his team mate Felix Rosenqvist at 232.775mph. 

Indy 500 Qualifying- O'ward Qualified

Indy 500 runner-up Alex Palou was fourth after a run at 232.774 mph, ahead of his team mate and 2013 Indy winner Tony Kanaan.

Indy 500 Qualifying- Alex Palou Fourth

Indy pole winner Ed Carpenter, Marcus Ericsson, Indy rookie Romain Grosjean, 2008 winner Scott Dixon.

Indy 500 Qualifying- Indy Pole Winner

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