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Indycar driver Scott McLaughlin admits the pressure to perform has compounded since becoming the second-ever Kiwi to clinch pole position ahead of Monday's Indy500

Indycar driver Scott McLaughlin admits the pressure to perform has compounded since becoming the second-ever Kiwi to clinch pole position ahead of Monday's Indy500

23 May 2024

The former Supercars champ clocked a historical record average speed of 377 kilometres per hour in qualifying.

McLaughlin says the weight of expectation ramps up through the week.

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