May 21, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Verizon IndyCar Series driver Fernando Alonso drives down the front straightaway during practice before qualifying for the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - New Zealand's Scott Dixon won the pole for next week's Indy 500 when he posted the fastest average speed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday.
Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso, the only rookie in Sunday's nine-car shootout, will start from the second row in fifth position as the Spanish driver makes his Indy debut.
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