Odds And Ends
  • The same four drivers who led the way in Tuesday’s practice were up front on Wednesday. Will Power was first and second, respectively, in practice this week while his teammate Newgarden was second and third. Palou was third and first with his teammate Dixon fourth both days.
  • Factoring in Team Penske and Chip Ganassi Racing’s alliance teams in AJ Foyt Racing (Penske) and Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb-Agajanian (Ganassi), they produced seven of the top eight speeds Wednesday. The lone exception was Conor Daly driving the No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet, who ended up fifth.
  • Jack Harvey (No. 24 DRR Cusick INVST Chevrolet) and his teammate 2014 “500” winner Ryan Hunter-Reay (No. 23 DRR Cusick Wedbush Securities Chevrolet) have been rapid this week. Harvey was 13th Tuesday and ninth Wednesday. Hunter-Reay was 14th both days.
  • Arrow McLaren driver Christian Lundgaard, who has been working hard on his golf game, said he has his handicap down to 8.1.
  • Thursday’s action begins at 10 a.m. ET with a third attempt for Tony Kanaan to complete his refresher test after rain washed out the first two days. All cars are on track from noon-6 p.m. ET for Day 3 of Indianapolis 500 practice.