Fastest Indianapolis 500 qualifying run
The current fastest indianapolis 500 qualifying run record is 237 mph, held by Arie Luyendyk, set on May 12, 1996. Last checked October 9, 2026.
237
mph
Arie Luyendyk
- Holder
- Arie Luyendyk
- Record
- 237 mph
- Metric
- 381.4 km/h
- Exact figure
- 236.986 mph four-lap average
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Date set
- May 12, 1996
- Recognized by
- IndyCar
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
Sources
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway Luyendyk remembers track record run years ago today
- Jalopnik Speed arie luyendyk indy qualifying record mph still stands
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