Ed Carpenter, the only owner-driver competing in the 102nd running of the Indy 500, won his third pole Sunday with a speed of 229.618 mph. His other poles came in 2013 and ’14.
Carpenter, looking to win his first Indy 500, has a best finish of fifth in 2008. He was eighth in 2009 and has finished 11th three times.
His team, Ed Carpenter Racing, is also fielding Danica Patrick and Spencer Pigot.
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BY BRETT HICKMAN
Carpenter, looking to win his first Indy 500, has a best finish of fifth in 2008. He was eighth in 2009 and has finished 11th three times.
His team, Ed Carpenter Racing, is also fielding Danica Patrick and Spencer Pigot.
SOUTHSIDER VOICE PHOTOS
BY BRETT HICKMAN