APRIL 29, 2005

Patrick on the front row at Motegi

Danica Patrick has qualified on the front row of the Indy Racing League grid for the race on Saturday at Motegi in Japan. Pole position went to Sam Hornish Jr at 204.740mph with Patrick clocking 204.502mph. Scott Sharp, Helio Castroneves, Dan Wheldon, Tomas Scheckter and Vitor Meira were all clocked at speed over 204mph while the top 10 was completed by Dario Franchitti, Kosuke Matsuura and Tony Kanaan.