Jeff's Indy Talk: Andretti Over 227

Friday, May 18, 2012

Andretti Over 227

INDIANAPOLIS - Marco Andretti uncorked two laps over 227 mph - topping out at 227.540 mph - just ahead of the final hour of practice on Friday.

Andretti's lap is slightly faster than last year's pole speed when Alex Tagliani averaged 227.472 on his four-lap run.

Ana Beatriz continues to impress as her fast speed of 225.653 mph has her fifth on the day to this point.

Second is Ryan Hunter-Reay (226.227 mph), followed by Helio Castroneves (226.085) and James Hinchcliffe (225.974).

Should be an interesting and entertaining Happy Hour.

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