Indy 500: Underdogs Aim for Surprise Victory | JQJO

A record-breaking 350,000 fans will attend the Indianapolis 500, ending a local TV blackout since 2016. While pole-sitter Robert Shwartzman faces challenges, Pato O'Ward is considered a frontrunner. However, the article highlights underdogs like Kyle Larson (starting 19th), Kyle Kirkwood (23rd), Conor Daly (11th), Santino Ferrucci (15th), and Josef Newgarden (32nd), who despite their starting positions, possess the potential for a surprise victory due to their car performance and strategic advantages. Newgarden, despite his low starting position, is considered by the author to be the favorite.