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Carpenter Claims Pole for 97th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar CEO Jeff Belskus presents pole-winner Ed Carpenter, driver of the #20 Fuzzy's Vodka/Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet, with the trophy after qualifying for the 2013 Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. - Photo Credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images INDIANAPOLIS - (Saturday, May 18, 2013) - After a Indianapolis 500 pole day filled with drama for teams Ed Carpenter found himself celebrating with the Verizon P1 Award The lone team owner/driver in the IZOD IndyCar Series recorded a blistering four-lap average speed of 228.762 mph (best lap of 229.347 mph; 39.2418 seconds) in the No. 20 Fuzzy's Ultra Premium Vodka Chevrolet. The one-car team bested the best of Team Penske and Andretti Autosport in the shootout to claim a $100,000 bonus and 15 precious IZOD IndyCar Series championship points. Carpenter's previous best start at the Speedway was eighth in 2010 and '11; his best finish is fifth after starting 10th in 2008. His pole speed was the fastest since Sam Hornish ... FULL STORY »

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