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Starting grid for 2025 IndyCar Mid-Ohio race: How the race will begin
The starting grid for the 2025 Indy 200 Mid-Ohio race includes top drivers from various teams.
Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing secured pole position, with Christian Lundgaard from Arrow McLaren starting in second place.
Kyffin Simpson impressed by clinching the third spot, marking his best starting position yet in the IndyCar series.
Nolan Siegel of Arrow McLaren will start in fourth, showing his improving performance in qualifying sessions.
Despite Kyle Kirkwood’s past victories, he will begin the race in seventh place, indicating a challenging start for him.
Pato O’Ward, the previous year’s winner, had a disappointing early elimination and will have to start from the 15th position.
Team Penske faced difficulties during qualifying, with Josef Newgarden being their highest starter in 18th, while Scott McLaughlin and Will Power will be starting side-by-side in 21st and 22nd places.
