Dixon claims fastest pole in Indy 500 history!

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Scott Dixon claimed on Sunday at the Brickyard his fifth career Indy 500 pole, the Chip Ganassi Racing charger clocking in at a record 234.046 mph four-lap average.

Sunday's action at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway settled the first four rows of the blue riband event that will take place next Sunday.

Dixon, who won the Indy 500 in 2008, will head the race's first row with reigning IndyCar champion and fellow CGR teammate Alex Palou and Rinus VeeKay along his side.

McLaren drivers Pato O'Ward and Felix Rosenqvist will line up on Row 3 flanked by Andretti Autosport's Romain Grosjean.

Thanks to his milestone achievement, Dixon earned himself a $100,000 check for the NTT P1 Award.

"That’s what this place is about; it’s so amazing," Dixon said. "It’s crazy. This PNC Bank No. 9 crew and Honda, they brought it today. Just so happy for everybody."

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.