ESPN.com · May 23, 2022
Scott Dixon captures Indianapolis 500 pole with record 234 mph run
INDIANAPOLIS -- Not much rattles "The Iceman" at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, not even record speeds.
Scott Dixon smashed the Indianapolis 500 pole-winning record with a qualifying run of more than 234 mph. His hands were shaking when he climbed from his car following his first run on Sunday, but the New Zealander was unbothered and went back out for a breathtaking final run.
His four-lap average of 234.046 mph around Indianapolis Motor Speedway gave Dixon the fifth Indy 500 pole of his career. He'll lead the field to green next Sunday in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."