Rookie Indy 500 driver Robert Shwartzman celebrates historic pole win

Rookie Indy 500 driver Robert Shwartzman celebrates historic pole win

Shwartzman is the 1st Indy 500 rookie to qualify on the pole since 1983

PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman celebrates winning the pole for the Indy 500 during Fast Six qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 18, 2025. (Grace Hollars / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman, #83, reacts after setting a pole-winning time on Sunday, May 18, 2025 during Fast Six qualifying for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Gary Mook/For IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

PREMA Racing driver Robert Shwartzman, #83, reacts after setting a pole-winning time on Sunday, May 18, 2025 during Fast Six qualifying for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Bob Goshert/For IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)