– Jacob Abel turned 73 laps during day two of practice posting a best speed of 223.594
Indianapolis, Ind. (May 14, 2026) – The learning continued on day two of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge for the Abel Motorsports team and driver Jacob Abel. With over 180 miles on the day, Abel’s confidence in the No. 51 continues to grow.
“I think we’ve made a lot of progress in traffic, I’m getting way more comfortable in traffic already since yesterday. I’ve been getting much closer to other cars and having good runs and making good overtakes,” exclaimed the Louisville Kentucky native.
As the team continues through their Indianapolis 500 program, Abel recognizes some areas where they can continue to learn and improve upon together to continue to make the race day setup as competitive as possible.
“I think there are some easy tweaks overnight that will help us move pretty significantly up the speed charts. Above all I feel comfortable with everything, the team is really starting to click and feeling really good heading into tomorrow and the weekend.”
The third day of practice for the 2026 Indianapolis 500 goes green on Thursday May 14th beginning at 12:00pm ET. Live coverage will be shown on FOX Sports 2 going from 12:00 – 4:00pm ET, then switching to FOX Sports 1 for the final two hours of practice.
About Abel Motorsports: Abel Motorsports Team Principal Bill Abel began racing motocross in 1972, earning numerous championship titles as he continued the family motorsports tradition. In 2015, Abel Motorsports was launched starting in the USF2000 series and building their way up the junior open-wheel ladder. Abel Motorsports was able to capture the inaugural Formula Regional Americas Championship with driver Kyle Kirkwood.
Today, Abel Motorsports is a leading force in the INDY NXT by Firestone Championship, the official development series of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, where the team operates as a multi-car organization focused on the future. 2024 was a breakout season for Abel Motorsports scoring three wins, three pole positions, and 12 podiums on their way to second in the entrant championship.
Always looking towards the future, Abel Motorsports made their foray into the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2023 as the team entered the 107th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, the Indianapolis 500 with driver RC Enerson.
About Abel Construction Company: Abel Construction Company is a fourth-generation, family-owned builder headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, with offices in Simpsonville, Lexington, Nashville, Fort Myers, Naples, Indianapolis and Anderson. Specializing in automotive, industrial, and commercial construction, serving clients who require disciplined execution and long-term reliability.
Our purpose is straightforward: help our clients achieve their goals. That focus carries through every phase of a project, from early planning through construction and ongoing facility support. As a family-owned business, we approach each engagement with accountability and continuity, bringing dedication, positivity, and integrity to the work. We design, build, manage, and maintain commercial and industrial facilities with a client-first mindset, emphasizing quality, consistency, and practical outcomes at every stage.