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INDIANAPOLIS -- When Ed Carpenter, Carlos Munoz and Helio Castroneves were pushed to the edge Saturday, each remained calm and came up with their best-qualifying runs of the day. Jordan Akins Texans Jersey . Now they have to do it again one more time Sunday. The American, Colombian and Brazilian who have celebrated some of their biggest career moments at Indianapolis each made daring runs over the final 80 minutes Saturday to take the top three seeds heading into Sundays Indianapolis 500 shootout. Carpenter finished first with a four-lap qualifying average of 230.661 mph. Munoz was second at 230.460. "I wasnt sure we were going to go 230 in our first run, so I was relieved when we did," Carpenter said. "But to be honest, I didnt think going into qualifying I was going to exceed 230." Others drivers thought Carpenter would, and it only took one practice lap and one qualifying lap to assuage any doubts. Carpenter, the fifth car on the track, averaged 230.114 then sat around all day as other drivers tried to knock him off the top rung. Nobody caught him until a rain delay ended at 4:18 p.m. Then in a flurry of speed, Andretti Autosport driver James Hinchcliffe knocked Carpenter off the pole, Munoz knocked Hinchcliffe, his teammate, off the pole, and Carpenter retook the pole. He finished the day waiting 65 minutes to see if it would stand. Normally, the reward for surviving such tension would be celebrating a pole win. Instead, under the new qualifying format, all Saturday did was assure Carpenter and the other eight top cars of a top-nine starting spot on Indys traditional 33-car starting grid. Each of the top nine will have one qualifying run Sunday with the fastest claiming the coveted No. 1 starting spot for the May 25 race. The success of Carpenter, Munoz and Castroneves was hardly a surprise. Carpenter, last years pole winner, had one of the fastest cars in practice Thursday and Friday. If he wins the pole again Sunday on the track his stepfather, Tony George, once ran, Carpenter would be the second driver since 1990 to earn consecutive poles at Indy. Castroneves also did it in 2009 and 2010. Munoz, meanwhile, drives for Michael Andretti, whose team has consistently put four or five drivers in the top 10 all week. In 2013, Munoz made his IndyCar debut here and responded by qualifying second, finishing second and walking away as the 500 rookie of the year. "I was questioning myself, the team, everything before, but as soon as I hit the track I forgot everything," Munoz said. "The car was really fast, and its a shame we wasted that second outing. I think were looking strong, and well see what happens tomorrow." Castroneves owns three 500 wins and three pole wins at Indy -- all for team owner Roger Penske. But there was plenty of intrigue, too. Kurt Busch, the fourth driver to attempt "the double" by racing in Indy and Charlotte on the same day, May 25, nearly made it into the pole shootout, too. He was bumped with 39 minutes left in qualifying when 2000 Indy winner Juan Pablo Montoya surpassed Buschs speed of 229.960. Busch could have bumped his way back into the fast nine had he not already left for NASCARs All-Star race in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was scheduled to be back in Indy for Day 2 when the top 30 starting spots will be determined. Two other Andretti drivers, Hinchcliffe and Marco Andretti, overcame unusual circumstances to reach the shootout. Hinchcliffe was fourth (230.407) despite spending most of this week recovering from a concussion. Andretti actually withdrew his original qualifying time to move into a shorter line, then waved off on another attempt before making it back to No. 6. Frances Simon Pagenaud, who won the inaugural Grand Prix of Indianapolis last weekend, was seventh. Carpenters teammate, JR Hildebrand, and Sarah Fishers driver, Josef Newgarden, also made the shootout, though Chip Ganassis four drivers were shut out. "I think we need to find a little more speed," Charlie Kimball said. "As a team, the fact that we arent in the top nine would prove that. We all work toward that goal, having four of our cars in the top nine. It was a lofty goal, but that was the expectation within the team." This time, theyll all be watching Carpenter and the rest of the gang. "We came in with a good car and a good package from last year," Carpenter said. "Like I said, with the second car here, weve been able to try some more things than what we did last year." Tyrann Mathieu Texans Jersey . -- With the Memphis Grizzlies struggling to find their offensive rhythm, O. Texans Jerseys . Got Jacks? Pulling off a comeback for the ages, feisty Stephen F. Austin became the latest No. 12 seed to pull off an upset, tying the game on Desmond Haymons did-that-just-happen four-point play with 3.Sami and Kasperi Kapanen[Credit: TradingCardDB & Fan Sided]Sami Kapanen was selected 87th overall by the Hartford Whalers in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft. He spent 12 seasons in the NHL between the Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes and the Philadelphia Flyers. He played alongside his son last season with KalPa of the Liiga.NHL Totals – GP: 831 G: 189 A: 269 P: 458Kasperi Kapanen was selected 22nd by the Pittsburgh Penguins in this years Draft. He is known for his creative hands and his passing ability. Kasperi was the top rated European skater heading into the Draft.Liiga Totals – GP: 60 G: 11 A: 7 P: 18Claude and Brendan Lemieux[Credit: TradingCardDB & NHL]Claude Lemieux was selected 26th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft. He played 21 seasons in the NHL with six different teams. He is one of only ten players to win the Stanley Cup with three different teams and is a four-time Stanley Cup champion (Montreal, Colorado, New Jersey x2).NHL Totals – GP: 1,215 G: 379 A: 407 P: 786 PIM: 1,777Brendan Lemieux didnt have to wait long on Saturday to hear his name called. The Buffalo Sabres opened up the second round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft by selecting Brendan 31st overall. OHL Totals – GP: 107 G: 33 A: 34 P: 67 PIM: 197Al and Ryan MacInnis[Credit: TradingCardDB & @ArizonaCoyotes/Twitter]Al MacInnis was selected 15th overall in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft by the Calgary Flames. Known for having the hardest shot in the league, MacInnis terrified opponents for 23 seasons. He spent 13 seasons with the Flames and 10 with the Blues. He won the Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy in 1989, as well as the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 1998-99. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007. His #2 is retired by the Blues and honoured by the Flames. He is currently the Blues Vice President of Hockey Operations.NHL Totals – GP: 1,416 G: 340 A: 934 P: 1,274 PIM: 1,501Ryan MacInnis went 43rd overall to the Phoenix Coyotes at this years Draft. He was invited to take part in both the 2013 CCM/NHL Top Prospects Game and the 2014 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.OHL Totals – GP: 66 G: 16 A: 21 P: 37Ted and Ryan Donato [Credit: TradingCardDB & NHL]Ted Donato was selected 98th overall in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins. He didnt break into the NHL until the 1991-92 season when he played 10 games with the Bruins. He played for eight teams throughout his career and is currently the head coach for the Harvard University hockey team where he has coached since the 2004-05 season.NHL Totals – GP: 796 G: 150 A: 197 P: 347Ryan Donato will start his career the same way his father did, with the Bruins. Ryan was sellected 56th overall by Boston in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, but he is expected to play for Harvard in 2015-16. Aaron Colvin Jersey. .United States High School (USHS) Totals – GP: 84 G: 80 A: 94 P: 174[Credit: Donato Family]Pierre and Dominic Turgeon [Credit: TradingCardDB & NHL]Pierre Turgeon is one of three players (Donato and Wesley are the others) taken in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft whose son was drafted in this years Draft. Turgeon went much earlier than his son did, as he was the 1st overall pick in the 87 Draft. He spent 19 seasons in the NHL between the Sabres, Islanders, Canadiens, Blues, Stars and Avalanche. He was a five-time All-Star and won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1993.NHL Totals – GP: 1,294 G: 515 A: 812 P: 1,327Dominic Turgeon was selected 63rd overall by the Red Wings. Detroit knew who they wanted, trading their 76th overall pick and a 3rd round pick in next years Draft to Columbus in order to move up to 63rd. He is known for his setup ability and his aggressiveness in the face-off dot.WHL Totals – GP: 120 G: 13 A: 26 P: 39Glen and Josh Wesley[Credit: TradingCardDB & @NHLCanes/Twitter]Glen Wesley was the 3rd overall selection in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft. He spent 20 seasons in the NHL with the Bruins, Whalers, Hurricanes and Maple Leafs. He was named the Western Conference Defenceman of the Year consecutive years from 1985-87. He won the Stanley Cup with Carolina in 2006 and had his #2 retired by the Hurricanes in 2009. He is currently the Hurricanes director of development for defensemen.NHL Totals – GP: 1,457 G: 128 A: 409 P: 537 PIM: 1,045Josh Wesley was the first player in this years Draft who was drafted by his hometown team. He was selected 96th overall by the Hurricanes, a team he spent a lot of time around as a little kid.OHL Totals – GP: 68 G: 2 A: 7 P: 9 PIM: 62Were sure Hurricanes fans and Josh are hoping for another photo like this sooner than later.[Credit: Josh Wesley]Donald and Daniel Audette [Credit: TradingCardDB & NHL]Donald Audette played 14 seasons in the NHL. He was selected 183rd overall in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres. He split his career with the Sabres, Kings, Thrashers, Stars, Canadiens and Panthers. He was a one-time All-Star. NHL Totals – GP: 735 G: 260 A: 249 P: 509 PIM: 584Daniel Audette was selected earlier than his father. He went 147th overall to the Montreal Canadiens. Daniel was the first pick of the 2012 QMJHL Draft and is heading to a team that he is a little familiar with since his father spent his time with the Canadiens near the end of his career.QMJHL Totals – GP: 122 G: 31 A: 74 P: 105 PIM: 144[Credit: All Habs]No pressure, guys. 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