Will Power shows the way in opening Indy 500 practice Will Power led a Team Penske 1-2 in the opening day of Indianapolis 500 practice. The driver of the No. 12 Verizon 5G Chevrolet for Team Penske began his quest to defend his Indy 500 crown by scorching the 2.5-mile oval with a lap of 39.1738 seconds (229.745 mph).