Kyle Kirkwood secured his first oval win in IndyCar at Gateway after a series of close calls, holding off Pato O’Ward in a thrilling finish. Kirkwood’s strategic pitstop propelled him to victory, marking his third win of the season and fifth career triumph. The race was eventful, with incidents including Devlin DeFrancesco’s early crash and Will Power’s tyre failure. There were daring moves from drivers like Christian Rasmussen, who overcame a fire in the pits to claim third place. Despite challenges, Kirkwood maintained his lead and crossed the finish line ahead of O’Ward to secure Chevrolet’s first win of 2025.
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