P1racenews AI automatic summary:
IndyCar took to the Nashville Superspeedway oval on Saturday afternoon, with a single practice session serving as the only preparation for qualifying later in the day. The 60-minute session was busy, with over 1100 laps turned on the 1.33-mile oval by the 27 drivers. Pato O’Ward was quickest overall, as he completed a lap in […]
IndyCar teams hit the track at Nashville Superspeedway for a single practice session to prep for qualifying later in the day. The 60-minute session was intense, with 27 drivers clocking over 1100 laps on the 1.33-mile oval. Pato O’Ward set the pace, registering the fastest lap of 23.6612 seconds at 202.357 MPH on the harder tire compound. While most opted for the soft tire, O’Ward’s strategy introduces some uncertainty heading into qualifying. Behind O’Ward, Kyle Kirkwood and Christian Lundgaard impressed, with Colton Herta and Scott Dixon also in the mix at the top. Despite some challenges on the high-banked oval, teams quickly regroup for the imminent qualifying session scheduled shortly after the practice run.
