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You can enjoy the best of both worlds while watching the Indy 500 qualifying on May 16 and 17 with our free FOX Super 6 game.
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It really is that simple and, again, it’s free.
Remember, the chase for the Indianapolis 500 pole is as exciting as many auto races.
Who will win the pole on Sunday to lead the field across the brick yard on May 24? Who will have to make their way in the field?
Oh, if you want to know how grading works, here’s some additional information.
And if you need a little help before heading to the app to choose, I’ve got you covered this week.
Read my thoughts on this weekend’s exciting Indy 500 qualifying event below!
1. Which driver will have the BEST STARTING POSITION IN THE INDY 500?
No. 5 Pato O’ Ward, No. 27 Kyle Kirkwood, No. 2 Josef Newgarden, No. 26 Will Power
Power is the all-time leader in pole positions, but has only one top-10 start in the 500 in the last six years. Newgarden has one in the last six and Kirkwood has never started better than 11th. O’Ward has started in the top 10 in each of the last four years. And it’s in a Chevrolet, which still seems to be a little stronger.
Prediction: O’Ward
2. Classify by average. 4 lap speed (fastest to slowest) during full qualifying on Saturday, May 16
No. 10 Alex Palou, No. 7 Christian Lundgaard, No. 12 David Malukas, No. 28 Marcus Ericsson
Palou is fast everywhere, but Malukas is in a Chevrolet Penske, which will probably be robust. Ludngaard has some difficulties on the ovals. Ericsson has won one Indy 500 and some would say he should have won at least two.
Prediction: Palou, Malukas, Lundgaard, Ericsson
3. Which group includes the POLO WINNER of the Indy 500?
Palou, Lundgaard, Ericsson
O’Ward, Malukas, Dixon
Newgarden, Kirkwood, McLaughlin
None of the above
This could still be a Team Penske weekend, so Malukas, Newgarden and McLaughlin will be strong. But have you ever bet against Palou anywhere and anytime? Well yes, you do.
Prediction: Newgarden, Kirkwood, McLaughlin
4. Which team will get the TWO BEST STARTING POSITIONS COMBINED IN THE INDY 500?
Team Penske
McLaren Arrow
Chip Ganassi Racing
Andretti Global
This is all starting to have a Penske theme. But you can never count out Palou and Dixon at Ganassi. Beyond Pato O’Ward, don’t count on McLaren being strong enough to have more than one car in the back nine. Andretti Global is probably a little behind when it comes to the rankings here as well.
Prediction: Chip Ganassi Racing
5. Predict David Malukas’ starting position for the Indy 500
1-4, 4-8, 8-12, 12-33
Malukas qualified seventh in a Foyt car last year, so a top-four starting spot is surely not out of the question. He placed 13th and 23rd when racing for Coyne.
Prediction: 1-4
6. Will Alex Palou get a TOP 3 STARTING POSITION for the Indy 500?
Yes or no
Palou has not started in the top five in the last two years at Indy. But he was on pole in 2023 and on the front row in 2022.
Prediction: Yes (but it’s more likely to be third than first)
