Chevrolet-powered cars hit the top of the overall times with 1.4-bar qualifying boost, but Hondas retained their edge in no-tow speeds. Will Power set the fastest speed of the week with a 232.672mph lap, the Penske-Chevrolet driver edging Josef Newgarden’s Ed Carpenter Racing-Chevy by 0.0546mph. Following a delay for moisture on the track, the cars took to the track in overcast conditions, and Power wasted little time in laying down his fastest time. He later set two 231mph laps without the aid of a tow. Newgarden joined Power in the 232 bracket but like the Australian, Josef set his time in the draft. Fastest of the Honda drivers was James Hinchcliffe, setting a 231.972mph for Schmidt...
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