Under a blazing Indianapolis sky, Fast Friday roared to life as drivers pushed their machines to the limit on the iconic 2.5-mile oval. With boost levels cranked up, the Speedway crackled with raw power, as cars screamed past at blistering speeds topping 235 mph. Veterans and rookies alike battled for every tenth of a second, fine-tuning setups and chasing that perfect qualifying trim. The grandstands buzzed with anticipation—pole position dreams are born on days like this. Who’s got the edge for the 109th Running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing? Tomorrow’s qualifying will tell!
Photos by Brian Groce