Nearly two hours of running were completed on Wednesday morning as 28 drivers participated in the Indy Open Test for entrants of the Indianapolis 500. However, the afternoon session was cut short due to rainfall, compromising the NTT IndyCar Series' ability to finish the test.

Josef Newgarden, driving the No. 2 Chevy, set the fastest lap of the day with an impressive tow-assisted speed of 228.811mph. The morning session showcased drivers pushing their limits and preparing for the upcoming race.

The afternoon session, led by Colton Herta of Andretti Global in the No. 26 Honda, saw 26 drivers brave the rain to complete a few laps. Herta posted a noteworthy speed of 225.907mph in the seven laps completed before the yellow flag was raised due to the continuing rainfall.

Unfortunately, the persistent rain showers continued to douse the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, prompting IndyCar to call off the day's activities at 4:04pm ET. With Wednesday's session cancelled, drivers are left with limited track time to prepare for the Indianapolis 500.

The forecast for Thursday does not offer much hope for additional track time as rain is expected throughout the day, spanning from morning to night. This leaves drivers with a single opportunity to turn laps before the end of the test.

In addition to the Indy Open Test, IndyCar also allocated two hours for new drivers to complete their Rookie Orientation Program runs and for returning veterans to undergo refresher courses. Marco Andretti, Katherine Legge, Pietro Fittipaldi, Christian Rasmussen, Nolan Siegel, and Kyffin Simpson all successfully passed their respective tests and have been cleared to participate in the rest of the test and in practice sessions leading up to the Indy 500, which is scheduled to begin in May.

As drivers eagerly await a break in the weather, they remain determined to make the most of the limited track time available to fine-tune their skills and prepare for the prestigious Indianapolis 500.