Simon Pagenaud was the fastest man in qualifying for Sunday's 103rd edition of the Indianapolis 500, capturing pole position with a four-lap average of 229.992 mph. Bump Day and Pole Day have been combined as part of a revamped qualifying process for the 2019 Indy 500, set to be completed on Sunday.. … He was 81. Fernando Alonso (66) of McLaren Racing following his qualifying run for the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 18, 2019. A.J. Follow along with our live updates of Saturday's qualifying session for the 103rd running of the Indy 500, the crown jewel on the IndyCar schedule. Janet Guthrie was the first woman to qualify and compete in the Indianapolis 500. ET Sunday. First-day qualifying for the 103rd Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge had it all. The race is remembered historically as a moment of firsts for the event. The qualifying format is rather more complicated than F1 and is held over two days; Our quick guide explains more . The affable Lazier also was well known as the father of 1996 Indianapolis 500 winner and 2000 INDYCAR champion Buddy Lazier and Indy 500 and INDYCAR veteran Jaques Lazier. How Indy 500 qualifying works . But then, that’s become the norm for qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. There are still 33 available spots in the 2019 Indy 500, but there are 36 entries, which means that three cars will participate in qualifying but won’t … The Indy 500 main race takes place at 5:45pm (UK time) on Sunday 26th May 2019. In what order are the nine IndyCar drivers who advanced to Pole Day qualifying for the 103rd running of the Indy 500 set to re-qualify tomorrow afternoon? Spencer Pigot topped the standings at the end of the first day of qualifying for the Indy 500. 1977 Indianapolis 500 | Official Full-Race Broadcast The 61st Running of the Indianapolis 500 was held on Sunday, May 29, 1977 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. UPDATE: Watch Indy 500 bump/pole qualifying now on NBCSN By INDYCAR | Published: May 19, 2019 Rain has delayed second-day qualifying for the 103rd Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, but the two crucial "shootouts" are expected to begin at 4:30 p.m. Indianapolis 500 Veteran, CART Rookie of the Year Bob Lazier Dies at 81 Bob Lazier, the 1981 CART Rookie of the Year who made his sole Indianapolis 500 start in that season, died Saturday, April 18. The Ed Carpenter Racing driver shone early in the day, posting a … Pigot rules Indy 500 opening qualifying, as Hinchcliffe and Alonso falter By Mark Robinson | Published: May 18, 2019 INDIANAPOLIS – Drama, excitement, surprises, tears. Team owner Sam Schmidt, left, talks with his driver Robert Wickens before qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 18, 2019.