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Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin was the fastest driver on Friday at the BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland. The New Zealander’s No. 3 Chevy paced the field of 28 cars with a best lap of 58.3669s und…
Scott McLaughlin from Team Penske set the pace on Friday at the BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland, clocking the fastest lap of 58.3669s under cloudy skies. McLaughlin highlighted the challenge of the Portland track, emphasizing the need for precision due to a mix of slow and high-speed corners. Despite the upcoming oval races, McLaughlin expressed confidence in Portland, a circuit where he has had previous success. The championship leader, Alex Palou, followed McLaughlin, while Alexander Rossi impressed in fifth place. The session also saw strong performances from David Malukas, Pietro Fittipaldi, and Juri Vips, while Toby Sowery and Conor Daly faced technical issues at the bottom of the standings. Next up is the second practice session on Saturday at noon ET.
