McLaughlin: I gave it my all

By Thomas Miles

Date posted: May 27, 2024

Scott McLaughlin said he “gave it my all” from pole position on his way to sixth in a thrilling Indianapolis 500 won by Penske teammate Josef Newgarden.

After leading the field past the bricks for the first time, the 2024 Indy 500 started brilliantly for McLaughlin.

The “Yellow Submarine” control the field throughout the first half of the race as the Kiwi actually led the most laps of the day with 64, which were the first of his career.

However, as the race went on, McLaughlin did not quite have the speed of the likes of Newgarden and Pato O’Ward and slipped to seventh as the finish approached.

A late move on Kyle Kirkwood saw McLaughlin take the chequered flag in sixth as Newgarden passed O’Ward at the penultimate corner to give Team Penske a 20th Indy 500 win.

Although the 2024 race was a much happier affair than his previous attempts and well ahead of his PB of 14th, McLaughlin was “upset” he wasn’t drinking the milk.

“I just gave it my all, all month. It’s just emotionally draining,” McLaughlin said.

“Unfortunately, that’s my best run and I’m upset about it obviously. You’re a competitor.

“But Team Penske won and that’s the main thing. Congrats to Josef (Newgarden) and his No. 2 team. Great for Shell, great for Pennzoil.

“This place just kicks your butt and you’ve got to come back stronger next year.”

McLaughlin now sits sixth in the IndyCar championship with the next race at Detroit on Sunday, June 2.

Photo by Jake Galstad / LAT Images

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McLaughlin: I gave it my all

A late move on Kyle Kirkwood saw McLaughlin take the chequered flag in sixth as Newgarden passed O’Ward at the penultimate corner to give Team Penske a 20th Indy 500 win.

“Unfortunately, that’s my best run and I’m upset about it obviously. You’re a competitor.

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