Takuma Sato

Sato lived up to his "no attack, no chance" motto on "Fast Friday" at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, turning the fastest Indianapolis 500 practice lap since 1996 on the eve of the start of qualifying, IndyCar.com reports.

Sato was fastest on day 2 of Indianapolis 500 practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Wednesday. He turned a fast lap of 229.439 mph.

Sato continued his domination of the speed chart this week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, completing a sweep of all three practices by setting the pace once again in tricky conditions on Fast Friday for the 106th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, IndyCar.com reports.

There's a pattern forming after two full days of practice for the 106th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge: Takuma Sato and Scott Dixon are really fast. Sato and Dixon were 1-2 on the speed chart Thursday for the second consecutive practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar.com reports.

Sato ripped off a lap of 228.939 mph in the final five minutes Tuesday to lead the opening day of practice for the 106th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, IndyCar.com reports.