Listen to this article The seven-time NASCAR Cup champion, who ran only on the road and street courses in his first IndyCar season, arrived at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with just one oval IndyCar start under his belt – this year’s second round at Texas, in which he finished a fine sixth. All five Chip Ganassi Racing-Hondas finished Day 1 of qualifying in the top 10, and so they will compete in the Top 12 battle tomorrow, which will then be narrowed down to a Firestone Fast Six shootout for pole. Impressively, Johnson’s Carvana-backed #48 car was sixth fastest today – behind two teammates (Alex Palou and Tony Kanaan) but ahead of two more (Marcus Ericsson and Scott Dixon). Asked if there was a sentimental moment today, perhaps the posing with his family on the Speedway’s yard of bricks for the official qualifying photo, Johnson – who …

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