Kaiser and Juncos Racing put together just enough of an effort to top Fernando Alonso and McLaren Racing, which had struggled to find speed throughout practice and qualifying.
With minutes to spare and little hope, Kaiser recorded a four-lap average of 227.372 mph, just enough to make it into the race and prevent Alonso and McLaren from doing the same.
“I want to apologize to you, as well,” the 500’s 2003 winner said, turning to Alonso.
Alonso: “Particularly the last three days have been incredibly tense and difficult, and we couldn’t have asked anything more from you, Fernando.”

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