2025 Indy 500 Qualifying Sees Crashes, Fast Times

Qualifying for the 2025 Indianapolis 500 is underway, with 34 drivers competing for 33 spots and positions 13-30 already locked in. The top 12 drivers will compete for pole position during Sunday's 'Firestone Fast Six.' Windy conditions on Saturday contributed to crashes involving Marcus Armstrong and Colton Herta, but both drivers avoided serious injury, with Herta qualifying in the No. 29 spot. The qualifying format spans two days and relies on four-lap average speeds, with track position draws and weather impacting performance. Scott McLaughlin posted the fastest speed during Fast Friday practice, while Scott Dixon led qualifying simulations. Competition remains fierce among favorites, including Kyle Kirkwood, Josef Newgarden, and Alex Palou, as the grid is set for the May 25 race.