Indy 500 qualifying results: Pole winner, full starting grid for 2024 race at Indianapolis

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One of the world's most popular races returns for its 108th edition during Memorial Day weekend.

The Indianapolis 500, which is considered one of the three races in the Triple Crown of Motorsport, will take place on May 26 this year.

Before the big event happens, however, drivers will compete in Indy 500 qualifying to determine the starting lineup for 2024.

The Sporting News is tracking the qualifying results for the Indy 500. Here are the full results.

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Indy 500 qualifying results

Qualifying for the 108th annual Indy 500 takes place Saturday and Sunday ahead of the May 26 race. The drivers with the 12 fastest average speeds on Saturday return Sunday to determine starting positions 1-12. Drivers with the slowest times on Saturday can also return Sunday for last-chance qualifying (for up to 33 spots).

This section will be updated with qualifying results once finalized at each stage (13-30, then 1-12).

PositionDriverAverage speed
1Scott McLaughlin234.2 mph
2Will Power233.9 mph
3Josef Newgarden233.8 mph
4Alexander Rossi233.1 mph
5Kyle Larson232.8 mph
6Santino Ferrucci232.7 mph
7Rinus VeeKay232.6 mph
8Pato O'Ward232.6 mph
9Felix Rosenqvist232.3 mph
10Takuma Sato232.2 mph
11Kyle Kirkwood230.9 mph
12Ryan Hunter-Reay230.6 mph
13Colton Herta232.3 mph
14Alex Palou232.3 mph
15Callum Ilott232.2 mph
16Marcus Armstrong232.2 mph
17Ed Carpenter232.0 mph
18Kyffin Sampson231.9 mph
19Marco Andretti231.9 mph
20Helio Castroneves231.9 mph
21Scott Dixon231.9 mph
22Agustin Canapino231.8 mph
23Sting Ray Robb231.8 mph
24Christian Rasmussen231.7 mph
25Tom Blomqvist231.6 mph
26Romain Grosjean231.5 mph
27Linus Lundqvist231.5 mph
28Christian Lundgaard231.5 mph
29Conor Daly231.2 mph
30Pietro Fittipaldi231.1 mph
31Katherine Legge230.1 mph
32Marcus Ericsson230.0 mph
33Graham Rahal230.0 mph

Fastest Indy 500 qualifying speed

Indy 500 drivers took their first practice laps on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis course on Friday in what's referred to as Fast Friday. Drivers take four laps for a 10-mile run.

The fastest average speed so far in 2024 was 234.974 miles per hour from Colton Huerta during Friday's practice.

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How does Indy 500 qualifying work?

All Indy 500 drivers will get the opportunity to qualify for the Indy 500 on Saturday, May 18, but some will have to return Sunday for another chance.

The top 12 finishers in Saturday's qualifier will return on Sunday to determine the order. This group is split between 1-6 and 7-12. Drivers can secure their spot in either group on Saturday but will finalize the order on Sunday.

A last-chance qualifying race also occurs on Sunday, if necessary. This would determine the 31-33 spots if not already decided. Drivers are allowed to make multiple attempts at improving their speed until the allotted time runs out.

Indy 500 entry list

Car No.DriverCar make
2Josef NewgardenChevrolet
3Scott McLaughlinChevrolet
4Kyffin SimpsonHonda
5Pato O'WardChevrolet
06Helio CastronevesHonda
6Callum IlottChevrolet
7Alexander RossiChevrolet
8Linus LundqvistHonda
9Scott DixonHonda
10Alex PalouHonda
11Marcus ArmstrongHonda
12Will PowerChevrolet
14Santino FerrucciChevrolet
15Graham RahalHonda
17Kyle LarsonChevrolet
18Nolan SiegelHonda
20Ed CarpenterChevrolet
21Rinus VeeKayChevrolet
23Ryan Hunter-ReayChevrolet
24Conor DalyChevrolet
26Colton HertaHonda
27Kyle KirkwoodHonda
28Marcus EricssonHonda
30Pietro FittipaldiHonda
33Christian RasmussenChevrolet
41Sting Ray RobbChevrolet
45Christian LundgaardHonda
51Katherine LeggeHonda
60Felix RosenqvistHonda
66Tom BlomqvistHonda
75Takuma SatoHonda
77Romain GrosjeanChevrolet
78Agustin CanapinoChevrolet
98Marco AndrettiHonda

Indy 500 qualifying schedule

Fast Friday

  • Date: Friday, May 17

The Indy 500 drivers hit the course for their final practice on Friday, May 17 before the qualifying race on Saturday, May 18.

PPG Armed Forces Qualifying Day 1

  • Date: Saturday, May 18
  • Time: 11 a.m.-5:50 p.m. ET

Drivers will partake in the first day of qualifying races. Those in the top 12 and potentially the final 31-33 finishers will need to participate in Sunday's qualifiers.

PPG Armed Forces Qualifying Day 2

  • Date: Sunday, May 19
  • Top 12 qualifying time: 3:05-4:05 p.m. ET
  • Last chance qualifying time: 4:15-5:15 p.m. ET
  • Firestone Fast Six time: 5:25-5:55 p.m. ET

The second day of qualifiers will feature the last chance qualifiers (final three spots), top-12 qualifiers and Firestone Fast Six (top six qualifier)

Indy 500

  • Date: Sunday, May 26
  • Time: 12:45 p.m. ET

The Indy 500 will start at 12:45 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 26.

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Brendan O'Sullivan is an editorial intern for Sporting News.