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Iowa Speedway was the setting for IndyCar’s busy qualifying session on Saturday afternoon. Each driver was given a chance to lap the 7/8-mile course, with the first lap speeds setting the grid for first race of the double-header and the second lap setting the order for the second. The driver that was quickest on the […]
The qualifying session for IndyCar’s double-header at Iowa Speedway took place on Saturday afternoon, with Josef Newgarden claiming the top spot for the first race.
Newgarden’s fast lap speed of 183.999 MPH was the quickest of the initial laps, while Alex Palou topped the charts on the second lap with a speed of 184.014 MPH.
Conor Daly and Felix Rosenqvist also put up impressive performances, securing front row positions for the opening race.
However, reigning champion Scott McLaughlin had a setback after crashing hard on his first qualifying lap, causing significant damage to his car.
The Team Penske crew worked tirelessly to repair the car before the start of the race, scheduled for 4:00 PM CT, with 275 laps awaiting the drivers in the intense Saturday afternoon competition.
