Three drivers began practicing for the first time this month. Jimmy Kite, a five-time starter in the Indianapolis 500, had a fast lap of 204.193 mph but was involved in the only incident of the day when his No. 18 PDM entry made contact with the SAFER Barrier in Turn 2 on his 19th lap. Kite was checked and released at the Clarian Emergency Medical Center.
PJ Jones, a two-time starter and son of 1963 winner Parnelli Jones, and Roger Yasukawa, a four-time starter, also turned their first laps of the month. Rookie Phil Giebler returned to the track for the first time since completing Rookie Orientation on May 8.
FASTEST NON-QUALIFIED DRIVERS:
Pos. Car Name C/E/T Speed
1 21 Jaques Lazier P/H/F 217.159 mph
2 24 Roger Yasukawa D/H/F 216.503 mph
3 19 Jon Herb D/H/F 215.889 mph
4 18 Jimmy Kite D/H/F 204.193 mph
5 40 PJ Jones D/H/F 197.503 mph
6 23 Milka Duno D/H/F 169.036 mph
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