Pagenaud posts best lap on Fast Friday at Indianapolis (The Associated Press)

Simon Pagenaud was the fastest driver Friday at Indianapolis. If he can duplicate that feat two more times, he’ll put team owner Roger Penske within striking distance of a May sweep. The French driver posted the best lap in Indianapolis 500 practice, going 230.698 mph late in the final full practice before qualifying begins Saturday. Scott Dixon of Target Chip Ganassi was second at 230.655, and Dixon’s teammate, Tony Kanaan, was third at 230.457.