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Oklahoma State Cowgirls Golf Qualifying, Saturday, February 22, 2020, Stillwater Country Club, Stillwater, OK. Mitchell McKie/OSU Athletics
Fast Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is one of the most anticipated days of the Month of May, and the 2026 edition delivered massive speed as teams prepared for qualifying weekend. With turbo boost increased to qualifying levels, the Dallara IR‑18 machines unleashed their full potential during mock qualifying runs, producing the fastest laps of the week so far.
According to the official Practice 4 results, Felix Rosenqvist topped the charts with a blistering 38.5650‑second lap at 233.372 mph, the fastest lap of the month and a clear statement heading into qualifying. Alexander Rossi followed closely with a 232.932 mph run, while Scott McLaughlin, Takuma Sato, and Marcus Ericsson all broke into the 232 mph bracket as well.
The top ten was stacked with speed: Alex Palou, Ed Carpenter, Pato O’Ward, Rinus VeeKay, and Nolan Siegel all posted laps above 232 mph, showing how tight the field is in qualifying trim. Even deeper in the order, drivers like Christian Rasmussen, Scott Dixon, Conor Daly, Will Power, and Jack Harvey were all within striking distance.
Fast Friday is where teams finalize their qualifying aero configurations, practice four‑lap averages, and simulate the pressure of the real qualifying runs. With only 836 total laps turned in the session, teams focused on precision rather than volume — short runs, clean air, and maximum speed.
These photos capture the raw intensity of Fast Friday: trimmed‑out wings, boosted engines, and the fastest speeds of the Month of May as the field prepares for the battle for the Indianapolis 500 pole.
A view of the walking bridge on No. 17 (par 3, 203 yards) during Round One of U.S. Amateur Qualifying administered by GAP at Sunnybrook Golf Club (par 72, 6,989 yards).
Players warm up during Round One of U.S. Amateur Qualifying administered by GAP at Sunnybrook Golf Club (par 72, 6,989 yards).
Qualifying Final Sydney AFL Premier Division, UNSW Eastern Suburbs 13.7-85 def Sydney University 10.11-71 at Henson Park on Sunday. The match commenced at 3:20pm for a twilight finish. Photos by Leigh Gazzard
Qualifying
BRSCC Porsches, Oulton Park, 30 August 2014
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Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Marlon Stockinger (PHL, Status Grand Prix).
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Qualifying Final 04/09/2011
Bonbeach 12.14.86 def. Langwarrin 7.11.53
The Final Event of the 2021 Photography Season a Much shorter season than normal However Brands Hatch's Indy KA 500 Racing event was taking place and saw some very impressive Racing as part of the Last Racing event of the 2021 Calendar. The Ford KA'S were on full display Qualifying for the Big 8 Hour Race on Sunday that would take the Drivers of four and Teams into the night making for some very interesting and Difficult racing with changeable Weather Conditions thrown into the mix. Other Support Races were also on Display racing for their Respective Championships.
MSV Track Day Championships
The MSV Track Day Championship took to the circuit to start Qualifying and after a very intense battle to see who could set the Fastest Lap it was Chris Payne in his Caterham Super Seven who took pole with a time of 54.698sec Around the Indy Circuit. Alex Tait in his Ford Fiesta took Second Place while FOARD/TUCKETT Took third in their BMW Z4.
Moving onto the Race an Intense battle at the front saw the three First Second and Third place men trading places and battling thought but in the end it was Alex Tait who took the Victory with a Lap time of 1:06:494, A Strong display on Circuit, Sam Pearce Finished Second in his Honda Civic and Nick White in his Reno Cleo to Finish off an Incredible Season of Racing for The MSV Track Day Championship.
MSV Super Cup
The Super Cup Series saw an Array of different Cars all Racing together. Cars such as Modified BMW'S Ford Fiesta's and Reno Cleo's. Qualifying saw some very Fast Lap times set with Every Driver Fighting to be on Pole. In the End it was Steve Gales in his Seat Leon Cup with a Lap Time of 52.130 who took the Victory with Darren Goes in Second in his Seat Cup Racer and Gary Hufford Finishing in third in his BMW M3.
The Race saw Every Driver pushing as hard as they could but with Weather Conditions starting to deteriorate the Heavens Opened and Rain Began Lashing Down upon the Circuit making Visibility and Handling of the Cars very Twitchy due to the use of Slick Tyres. Despite the Conditions However JACKSON/PIGDLEY took advantage of the Conditions to Finish First in their Seat Super Copa Gen 2 with a Lap Time of 1:01:127 Gary Hufford Finishing Second after a very Strong Fight for First. Darren Goes Finished Third to Round out the Season for MSV Super Cup.
MSV Track Day Trophy
The Track Day Trophy Showed a Fantastic Display of Car Control as well as a way for New Drivers to take their first Jump into the world of Motorsport. Many cars such as Ford Fiesta's Reno Cleo's and Affordable Driving Machines could be seen during the Day with every Driver Learning about the Track as they Raced. With Qualifying starting it was time to see what Each Driver could do as they made their way out onto the Circuit. After a long battle of Fastest Laps it was GAY/TESTER in their Honda Integra with a Lap time of 1:05.500 Putting them on Pole. LUNDY/LUNDY Took Second Place while HARVEY/PEARCE Took Third making for an Exciting Front Row Come Race Time.
As The Race Started Everyone got away from the Line Really well and showed very Mature and Skilful Driving with the Weather Conditions Still very Poor Following on from the Previous Race. With Drivers all Battling for Positions it made of an Exciting Race to Watch. In the End LUNDY/LUNDY In their Toyota Celica took First Place with A Lap time of 1:04.892. In Second Place was HARVEY/PEARCE in their Honda Civic and in Third Place was DOWNSET/MCKEE in their BMW E36 328i To Conclude a Fantastic Day of Racing for the MSV Track Day Championship.
Enduro KA
The Main Headline event The Enduro KA'S Now took to the Circuit in order to see who would end up on the front row for the Big 8 Hour Race on Sunday. Each KA Has a Team of 4 Drivers all Taking part in the 8 Hour Race with Pitstops put into Place with Every Driver doing a 2 Hour Stint Each. During Qualifying Conditions Remained Tricky with a few KA'S Spinning of the Track at the bottom of Paddock Hill Bend. All Drivers However involved were Okay and Qualifying Continued. After a long Qualifying Session it was the Team of TLA Motorsport who Took First Place with a Lap time of 1:07.276. Team Octane Junkies came home Second and IP Racing came Home Third.
With Qualifying Done Race Day was on the Horizon and Which Team would be able to Handle the Pressure of Racing for 8 Hours Straight to take Home the Victory.
Congratulations To All of the Support Race Winners Looking Forward to Another Competitive Season Again in the Following Year.