IndyCar Changes Qualification Format For 110th Indianapolis 500
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- Sports Money Indy Car Changes Qualification Format For 110th Indianapolis 500By Bruce Martin,
- It has replaced the “Last Change Qualifying” for the last row because that isn’t necessary without any cars to bump.
- IndyCar announced an update to the PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying with Day One scheduled for Saturday, May 16 and Day Two Sunday, May 17.
Sports Money Indy Car Changes Qualification Format For 110th Indianapolis 500By Bruce Martin,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I have been chasing race cars since the first Michigan 500 in 1981.Follow Author May 11, 2026, 03:31pm EDTMay 11, 2026, 03:50pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Indy Car driver Rinus Vee Kay takes off for his qualifying attempt during qualifications for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 18, 2025, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesWith 33 cars entered for the 33-car starting lineup for the 110th Indianapolis 500, IndyCar has changed the qualification format for this year’s qualifications, set for May 16-17.
It has replaced the “Last Change Qualifying” for the last row because that isn’t necessary without any cars to bump. Instead, it has added an additional round on Sunday to set the Top 12 that will fight it out for the Fast Six. The Fast Six will determined the Indianapolis 500 in a final round.