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Ed Jones tops rain-affected third Indy 500 practice, Fernando Alonso fails to run

Ed Carpenter Racing's Ed Jones topped the speed charts in third practice ahead of the Indianapolis 500 as rain called off the session early while Fernando Alonso didn't get to run. Running halted proceedings at the Brickyard after inclement weather and lightning strikes darkened the Indiana skies, losing vital practice time with getting ever closer. Jones fronted the top of the leaderboard with the fastest average lap speed of 227.843mph in the #63 Ed Carpenter Racing with Scuderia Corsa entry. The British-Emirati's speed was also fastest in the no-tow speed charts on a 224.957mph. He was, however, the only Chevrolet-powered driver inside the top five. 2017 Indy 500 winner...
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