2025 Indy 500 Qualifications: Format, how it works
As anticipation builds for the 2025 Indy 500, fans and teams alike turn their attention to one of the most exciting parts of the month of May: qualifications weekend. This year's Indy 500 qualifying format spans two intense days—Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18—and will determine the starting grid for the 33-car field in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." Here’s everything you need to know about the Indy 500 qualifying schedule, including key times, formats, and how drivers earn their place in the field
