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The effects of Hurricane Francine were nowhere to be found Saturday morning at Nashville Superspeedway as a blend of clouds and blue sky and warm temperatures met the field of 27 NTT IndyCar Series…
At Nashville Superspeedway, the impact of Hurricane Francine was absent on Saturday morning, as a mix of clouds and blue sky greeted the 27 NTT IndyCar Series drivers for a 90-minute practice session. Championship leader Alex Palou set the pace with the fastest time, followed closely by teammate Scott Dixon and Colton Herta in their Hondas. The top four was completed by Pato O’Ward in fourth place and Kyle Kirkwood in fifth. The session also saw a significant bump in Turn 4 causing incidents for some drivers, including a crash by Nolan Siegel. Safety barrier repairs resulted in a delay in the on-track action. Despite challenges, the teams adapted to new Firestone alternate tires during the session. Next up: Qualifying at 2:15 pm ET.
