The second day of practice on Wednesday before race 109 of Indianapolis 500 saw a family name on the speed lists.
Nothing less than Alex Palou.
Chip’s racing pilot desire the faster speed duration a second day of practice interrupted by the rain, hitting 227,546 miles per hour in the chip No. 10 dhl ejessi Racing Honda. Palou’s speed has been the fastest in two rainy days in Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
“We did some traffic (running),” Palou said in a media report after practice. “It is always difficult when people are in different race plans. A couple of good traffic races. The car feels good. Always because it feels a little better, but very well.
“This is the biggest race, and for that we work so much. So, we will try to pursue that victory.”
Palou enters the Indianapolis 500 leading the Indycar classification, since he looks for his third consecutive and fourth title in general. However, an element that still is missing in its incredible racing curriculum is a victory in an oval, even in Indianapolis 500.
Verifying that box of your outstanding tasks list would be a massive achievement for the chips greek controller.
Will Power, the winner of the Indianapolis 500 2018, was second on Tuesday as beaten 227,026, and continued with another second on Wednesday with a brand or 225,584 in NO. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet.
Speaking at a press conference after practice to the media, including SB nationPower pointed out the consistency that has even a great duration.
“Yes, I think we now have a precise package. It seems very difficult to pass when you are on the back of the pack, but the car really remained consistent workshops, yes,” said Penske driver.
The practice resumes today before qualifying for the Indianapolis 500, which begins on Saturday and ends on Sunday with the Top 12 classification, the classification of the last chance and, finally, with Firestone Fast Six, which will establish the front of the network for the 109 ° Indianapolis 500.