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Helio Castroneves has won his fourth Indianapolis 500 pole after posting a four-lap qualifying average of 227.970 mph.
The Brazilian's average speed on Saturday was better than any single lap in practice all week. The defending race winner is trying to become the fourth driver to win four 500s. He has tied A.J. Foyt and Rex Mays for the second-most Indy poles in history. Rick Mears won six.
Australian Will Power will start second after averaging 227.578 mph. Scotland's Dario Franchitti is third at 226.990 mph.
Danica Patrick struggled on a day the top 24 starting spots were
filled. She was 23rd, the middle of Row 8. Two other women —
Ana Beatriz and Simona de Silvestro — will start 21st and
22nd.
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