Armstrong believed his primary car was a serious contender for pole, but quick work means he'll still have a shot to win in a back-up car.

Once he was finally cleared to return, Marcus Armstrong had a sense of humor while waiting for a car to be ready with Indy 500 qualifying hours away from checkered.

PREVIOUSLY: Marcus Armstrong hit the Turn 1 wall hard during Saturday morning's pre- Indianapolis 500 qualifying practice on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.