Indy 500 qualifying is typically held over two days on the weekend before the race, with runs on both Saturday and Sunday.

Quick Scoop

  • For recent years, qualifying has run:
    • Saturday: Main qualifying runs from late morning to late afternoon (for example, 11:00–17:50 Eastern).
* **Sunday:** Final sessions including Top 12, Last Chance, and Firestone Fast Six late afternoon into early evening.
  • The pattern has been:
    • Race on Memorial Day weekend Sunday.
    • Qualifying weekend is the previous Saturday–Sunday before race day.

For the exact times and dates of this year’s Indy 500 qualifying, check the current year’s event schedule page on the official Indianapolis Motor Speedway / Indy 500 site or the latest TV listings, as those are updated each season.

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