Danica Patrick paced the opening day of the second week of practice for the 91st Running of the Indianapolis 500.
Patrick, who will start eighth in the race, lapped the famed 2.5-mile oval in 40.6891 seconds, 221.189 mph as most of the 22 qualified drivers worked on race setups. Target Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon was second fastest with a lap of 220.556 mph while Team Penske’s Sam Hornish Jr. was third.
Patrick’s Andretti Green Racing teammates Marco Andretti and Dario Franchitti rounded out the top five.
Among the drivers who will compete for the final 11 starting positions on May 19-20, Playa Del Racing’s Jaques Lazier was fastest with a lap of 217.159.
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