Scott Dixon wins Indy 500 pole ahead of Herta, VeeKay

2008 Indy 500 winner Scott Dixon has qualified on pole for the 2021 running of the race. The New Zealander set the fifth fastest qualifying time in track history.

Dixon did just that and slammed the brakes on IndyCar's current youth movement by winning his fourth Indianapolis 500 pole by a mere 0.03 seconds, or roughly six feet over the 10-mile qualifying run. "It was pretty hairy, glad it’s over. It was definitely pretty tense," Dixon said. "I could see the mechanics working on the car as we rolled through, adjusting the wings. I asked them not to tell me. It’s definitely a roller coaster of emotions for everybody and I’m actually really relieved that that’s all over." Dixon was the final driver on the track in the Fast Nine portion of qualifying that sets the first three rows for next Sunday's race. Chip Ganassi Racing has been consistently strong all week at Indy and all four of its cars were part of the Fast Nine competing for the pole.