Simon Pagenaud emerged as the star of Fast Friday by setting a new fastest lap in the build up to the prestigious Indianapolis 500 on May 24. The Frenchman, who topped Practice 4, continued to build on his speed in the week's final practice session with the Penske driver posting a 230.69mph (371.27kph) lap in the final half hour of the session. New Zealand’s Scott Dixon, driving for Chip Ganassi Racing, had sat at the top of the timing screens for the most of the session having set a 230.643mph (371.18kph) tour. Dixon completed just 12 laps in a final practice session which went ahead without incident. Conditions proved to be favourable with a total of six drivers breaking the 230mph...
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