Scott McLaughlin angrily defensive, utterly motivated
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There has been so much drama ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 that Kyle Larson’s attempt to complete the 1,100-mile NASCAR double
Scott McLaughlin crashed his Team Penske car in Sunday afternoon practice and ruined his chance to repeat last year's Indianapolis 500 pole-winning run. McLaughlin qualified Saturday inside the top 12 and was eligible to run for the pole later Sunday.
Penske driver Scott McLaughlin says his career won’t be “complete” until he wins the Indy 500, as he prepares for his fifth start in IndyCar’s blue riband round. McLaughlin built a name for himself in Australia’s Supercars championship, winning the overall title for three consecutive seasons between 2018-20 with DJR Penske.
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Scott McLaughlin, the 2024 Indianapolis 500 pole-sitter, crashed during practice Sunday on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. McLaughlin did a half-spin and crashed hard into the Turn 2 wall.
Pato O’Ward (+500 at DraftKings Sportsbook): O’Ward was narrowly edged out by Newgarden in the 2024 Indianapolis 500 and will look to close the deal this time. He has placed second twice in the last four races this season, but did not place in the top 10 in practice. Dixon will start third and is at +250 to finish first or second.
Penske and Ganassi are two motorsports giants, and their rivalry will take center stage again this weekend at the Indy 500.
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IndyStar didn't have a great history when it came to predicting the results of the Indianapolis 500 but that appears to be changing. I'm sure I don't need to remind you who picked Josef Newgarden in 2023 -- OK,
Will Kyle Larson complete the Double? Who will have the fastest lap? And, of course, who's going to kiss the bricks?
Scott McLaughlin became the latest IndyCar driver to have his car go airborne in a crash ahead of the Indianapolis 500. McLaughlin crashed during practice on Sunday ahead of the Indy 500 on May 25. McLaughlin,
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Two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden had the fastest lap of the 2-hour final practice on Carb Day at 225.687 mph.