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The following is a list of fastest laps for the Indianapolis 500.The fastest lap statistic has been officially kept for the Indianapolis 500 since 1950. The honor is held in somewhat minor prestige, and typically a cash prize is awarded to the driver who accomplishes the feat.
Won Indianapolis 500, F1 World Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans): ... Decade Slowest Winning Average Speed: Year Driver Team Time Average Speed (mph) 1911: Ray ...
The 2023 front row was the closest in the history of the Indianapolis 500, with only .103 mph (0.166 km/h) separating the top 3 qualifiers. [84] The 2023 grid set a new record for the fastest qualifying field in race history, with an average speed of 232.184 mph (373.664 km/h) across the 33 qualifiers. [84]
The buildup to the 107th Indianapolis 500 is officially upon us. Skip to main content ... Sato turned 86 laps and had a top average lap speed of 227.855 mph. Dixon's top average speed was 227.285 ...
The Indianapolis 500, ... Pete DePaolo was the first to win at an average over 100 mph (160 km/h), with a speed of 101.13 mph (162.75 km/h).
This article discusses the year-by-year history of the Indianapolis 500 race. Years 1909–1910 ... at an average speed of 170.722 mph. Starting in 1986, ABC Sports ...
Dixon's qualifying speed of 234.046 mph (376.661 km/h) was the fastest Indy 500 pole speed until Scott McLaughlin broke the record in 2024 at 234.220 mph (376.941 km/h), [8] and was the third-fastest Indy 500 qualifying attempt in history. [8] [9] Dixon moved into second on the all-time list for poles at Indy, behind only Rick Mears, who had six.
With an average speed of 190.690 mph (306.886 km/h), [51] the 2021 race set a new record for the fastest running of the Indianapolis 500, eclipsing the mark set in the 2013 race by over 3 mph. [52] The race was noted for its competitive parity, with 361 overtakes made, including 35 for the lead between 13 different drivers. [53]