| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Racer with an edge | LA Times Daily | 15 Feb 2026 |
| Racetrack leader | New York Times | 01 Aug 2024 |
| The vehicle that is first out on the track in Indy racing, say: 2 wds. | ||
| Time trials winner at IndyCar Series, slangily: Hyph. | ||
| Leader of the pack? | New York Times | 25 Sep 2015 |
| Leader of the pack? | ||
| Indy 500 leader | ||
| First one out in an auto race | ||
| First one out on the track | ||
| Racer with a plum position | ||
| First one out in an auto race | ||
| Racer with a plum position | ||
| Time trials winner at Indy |