P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The first race of IndyCar’s double-header weekend from Iowa Speedway took place on Saturday, with Pato O’Ward securing his first victory of the year. Josef Newgarden looked like he would walk away with the win, but the final pit stop cost the two-time champion and he slotted in behind O’Ward when it mattered most. Newgarden […]
The first race of the IndyCar double-header weekend at Iowa Speedway was held on Saturday, with Pato O’Ward earning his first win of the year.
Josef Newgarden seemed poised for victory but a costly final pit stop pushed him behind O’Ward when it mattered most.
Newgarden finished second, leading his Team Penske teammates Will Power and Scott McLaughlin.
McLaughlin’s impressive charge from last place to a strong finish benefitted Team Penske overall.
Several single-car crashes occurred during the race, including incidents involving Jacob Abel, Kyle Kirkwood, and Nolan Siegel.
The race on Sunday will mark the second round of the thrilling double-header weekend at Iowa Speedway.
