Newgarden turned a lap at 225.687 to top the timing charts in Friday’s Carb Day final practice session. He was followed by fellow two-time race-winner Takuma Sato (225.415) and six-time series champion Scott Dixon (225.200).

Josef Newgarden, who entered the 2024 Indy 500 as defending champion, passed O'Ward on turn three in the final lap, securing back-to-back Indy 500 victories. Newgarden became the first driver since Hélio Castroneves in 2001 and 2002 to win the race in back-to-back years.

Get to know Nolan Siegel, an Indianapolis 500 rookie who is in his first full-time IndyCar Series season with Arrow McLaren Racing.

Indianapolis 500 promises to be a thrilling showdown, with a strong field of contenders vying for victory. The front row for the 109th running of the race includes a standout rookie, a two-time champion,