Fernando Alonso is the happy recipient of the Fastest Rookie award from Indianapolis 500 qualifying.
With a four-lap qualifying speed of 231.300 mph, the Spanish driver will start fifth in the 101st running of the Indy 500 Sunday afternoon.
Indy legend and former McLaren driver Johnny Rutherford was on hand to deliver the prize package to Alonso which includes a $5,000 cash award, plaque and commemorative poster
Alonso’s name has also been added to the Fastest Rookie trophy on permanent display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.
