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Starting grid for the 2025 IndyCar Synk 275 and Farm to Finish races: How the race will begin
Josef Newgarden secured pole position for Saturday’s race and aims to bounce back from a recent string of poor finishes, finishing below 25th in the last three races due to crashes and low rankings. Last weekend in Mid-Ohio, Newgarden’s race was short-lived as a rear wheel lock-up forced him into the gravel early.
Alex Palou, starting in fourth, managed to clinch pole for Sunday’s race with the fastest average speed of any driver in their laps, narrowly beating out Rosenqvist for the top spot.
Scott McLaughlin will have a challenging race after crashing out of turn one during Synk 275 qualifying, leaving uncertainty about his ability to compete in the upcoming race.
The grid for the race will see a Penske sandwich formation, with McLaughlin at the back and Newgarden at the front, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive race weekend.
