Enerson to make Indy 500 bid; 2nd day of testing washed out
Christian Lundgaard, of Denmark, drives out of the pit area during an open test for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, April 20, 2023. Credit: AP/Michael Conroy
INDIANAPOLIS — ABEL Motorsports announced Friday had completed an expected deal with to put RC Enerson in a car for the Indianapolis 500 on May 28.
The 26-year-old Enerson becomes the 34th driver entered in the race, a significant mark because it means at least one car will be bumped out of the traditional 33-car field during qualifying. Enerson attempted to qualify for the 2021 race, but fell short.
“It’s going to be a thrill watching RC pilot the No. 50 Chevy around the Speedway and we believe it sets a very positive tone of what’s to come for ABEL Motorsports in the future,” team manager John Brunner said. “As has been speculated, we are evaluating a full-time entry for the 2024 IndyCar season and our group is committed to building the foundation needed for sustainable long-term success in motorsports.”
The Indianapolis Grand Prix is scheduled for May 13. Indianapolis 500 qualifying is scheduled for May 20-21 with the race taking place in its traditional Memorial Day weekend slot.
Cool temperatures and rain prompted Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials to cancel Friday's scheduled six-hour test session on the 2.5-mile oval. A day earlier, 33 completed more than 3,000 laps during more than eight hours of testing. Two-time series champion Josef Newgarden posted the fastest lap Thursday at 227.686 mph (366.245 kph) in a Team Penske Chevrolet.
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