ESPN.com · May 15, 2018
Simon Pagenaud, Helio Castroneves fastest in first Indy 500 practice sessions
INDIANAPOLIS -- Team Penske topped opening day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as Simon Pagenaud and Helio Castroneves paced the first practice sessions for the Indianapolis 500.
It was a big boost of confidence for Castroneves, who wasted no time getting up to speed at his favorite racetrack. The three-time Indianapolis 500 winner was fastest in Tuesday afternoon's practice session, while Pagenaud led the morning session.