Dixon claims Indy 500 pole, breaks up Penske monopoly

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, drives through the first turn during practice before qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Sam Riche) Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, drives through the first turn during practice before qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Sam Riche)

By Associated Press May 17, 2015 3 min read

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Scott Dixon had a four-lap average of 226.760 mph in qualifying Sunday to claim his second Indianapolis 500 pole.

Dixon, of Target Chip Ganassi Racing, ended Team Penske’s streak of eight straight pole wins.

The New Zealander took the lead in the first 25 minutes of action on the 2.5-mile oval. He waited for 29 other drivers to take their shot. None were faster.

Defending series champion, Will Power, will start second in the May 24 race after going 226.350. Simon Pagenaud will start on the outside of Row 1 after going 226.145. Both drive for Penske.

It was a strange day at Indy.