ESPN.com · Aug 26, 2017
Will Power takes pole as Team Penske sweeps qualifying at Gateway
MADISON, Ill. -- Will Power took the 50th pole of his career Friday night, leading Team Penske to a four-team, two-row sweep in qualifying for the IndyCar race Saturday night at Gateway Motorsports Park.
The 36-year-old Australian set a track record with a two-lap run of 47.4579 seconds at 189.642 mph on the newly paved 1.25-mile oval. Power has six poles this season.
"It was not like it was uncomfortable," said Power, who was quickest in practice (24.2521 for one lap at 185.551 mph) and the last to hit the track for qualifying. "I'm very happy for the pole. Qualifying is something I really enjoy. Qualifying is something we (the team) can give absolutely everything."