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Scott Dixon Sets Record Pace at Indy 500 Open Test as Hybrid Boost Debuts

The two-day test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway saw record speeds, hybrid technology evaluations, and incidents involving Larson and Sato.

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Apr 13, 2025; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) during driver introductions for the NASCAR Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Driver Kyle Larson heads to the track before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

Overview

  • Scott Dixon led the speed charts with a tow-assisted lap of 225.182 mph, while Felix Rosenqvist posted the fastest no-tow lap at 220.835 mph.
  • IndyCar introduced hybrid qualifying boost technology during the test, adding horsepower to all 32 cars for high-speed simulations.
  • Kyle Larson and Takuma Sato crashed into the Turn 1 wall during Thursday’s high-boost session; both drivers were unharmed but their cars sustained significant damage.
  • A three-hour delay on Wednesday due to track connectivity issues disrupted the schedule but allowed extended track time later in the day.
  • The Open Test serves as a critical preparation for the Indianapolis 500, marking the first use of hybrid systems at the iconic event.