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No oval experience, no problem: Rookie Robert Shwartzman captures Indy 500 pole

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Robert Shwartzman is the first rookie since 1983 to win the pole for an Indianapolis 500.

The rookie driver has never raced on an oval in his life.

Two of Team Penske's drivers parked on the final day of qualifying for a rules violation.

Defending race pole sitter Scott McLaughlin never got to qualifying after a hard wreck in practice.

An Israeli -born driver who primarily lived in Russia but also spent time in Italy will now lead the field to green in the 109th Indianapolis 500 .

"It's my first experience on ovals," Shwartzman said.

The Penske drivers would likely have challenged for some of the top spots, and their absence made the final rounds more unpredictable.

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