Kanaan expects most competitive Indy 500 in his 18 years
Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, waits for the start of the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, waits for the start of the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

May. 24, 2019 01:17 PM EDT
Oliver Askew celebrates winning the Indy Lights Freedom 100 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Oliver Askew celebrates winning the Indy Lights Freedom 100 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

May. 24, 2019 02:24 PM EDT
The car driven by Chris Windom (17) rides on the top of the car driven by David Malukas after a crash in the fourth turn during the running of the Indy Lights Freedom 100 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Larry Drake)

The car driven by Chris Windom (17) rides on the top of the car driven by David Malukas after a crash in the fourth turn during the running of the Indy Lights Freedom 100 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Larry Drake)

May. 24, 2019 01:40 PM EDT
A weather alert is posted on the scoring pylon as severe weather moved through the area before the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/R Brent Smith)

A weather alert is posted on the scoring pylon as severe weather moved through the area before the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/R Brent Smith)

May. 24, 2019 09:25 AM EDT
Simon Pagenaud, of France, walks away from his car after the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/R Brent Smith)

Simon Pagenaud, of France, walks away from his car after the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/R Brent Smith)

May. 24, 2019 01:18 PM EDT
Ed Carpenter leads a group of cars into turn one during the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Ed Carpenter leads a group of cars into turn one during the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

May. 24, 2019 01:18 PM EDT
Takuma Sato, of Japan, prepares to drive during the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/R Brent Smith)

Takuma Sato, of Japan, prepares to drive during the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/R Brent Smith)

May. 24, 2019 12:31 PM EDT
Josef Newgarden, top, and Spencer Pigot cross the start/finish line during the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Josef Newgarden, top, and Spencer Pigot cross the start/finish line during the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

May. 24, 2019 12:32 PM EDT