Drivers get boost to seek top speeds on Fast Friday

INDIANAPOLIS - It's Fast Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and that means more horsepower and more speed at the track.




Increased boost levels will be in play for the Honda and Chevrolet engines that power the field.




During Thursday's practice session, back-to-back Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden, seeking his third consecutive win, topped the speed charts at 226.632 mph.




For the first time this week, drivers didn't have to contend with any weather-induced delays.




Scott Dixon finished second at 225.457 mph. Conor Daly's strong week continued, as he posted a 224.893 mph for third. Pato O'Ward (224.467 mph) and Ryan Hunter-Reay (223.983) rounded out the top five.




Here's a look at the schedule for Fast Friday:

• 10 a.m. Gates open





• 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fast Friday presented by Turtle Wax





• 6 p.m. Gates close

Tickets cost $25. Children 15 and under get in free with paid admission.




If you can't make it out to the track, Fast Friday practice airs on FS2 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on FS1. Coverage is also available on the FOX Sports app and the IndyCar Radio Network.




The 109^th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is set for Sunday, May 25.



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