Marco Andretti posted the quickest lap on Fast Friday in his No. 98 Andretti Herta Autosport Honda, recording a 233.491mph with the help of an aerodynamic tow early in the 6.5-hour session. The focus on the day, however, was running without a tow as teams received qualifying turbocharger boost – approximately 700hp – to prepare for this weekend’s run for pole position at the Indianapolis 500. Ed Carpenter Racing’s Conor Daly shadowed Andretti by going second fastest in the No. 47 Chevy (232.337mph), but like Friday’s leader, the lap was produced with a tow, and during the cooler opening hour. As temperatures rose throughout the day towards undeniably hot conditions, the late...
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