Fastest Indianapolis 500 pole position run

Fastest Indianapolis 500 pole position run
Who
Scott McLaughlin
What
234.220 mile(s) per hour
Where
United States
When
19 May 2024

The fastest Indianapolis 500 pole position run was recorded by Scott McLaughlin (New Zealand), who averaged 234.220 mph (376.940 km/h) over four laps at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana, USA, on 19 May 2024.

McLaughlin’s run was the second-fastest qualifying four-lap run in Indy 500 history – behind only Arie Luyendyk’s average speed of 236.986 mph in 1996, which was recorded on the second day of time trials and was not eligible for pole (Luyendyk qualified in 21st place). Palou went on to record a sixth-place finish in the race on 26 May 2024, driving for Team Penske.