P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The final qualifying session of the 2024 IndyCar season was held Saturday afternoon, with 27 drivers tackling the Nashville Superspeedway to set the order for Sunday’s finale. Kyle Kirkwood was the fastest driver of the afternoon, completing his two lap run in 47.5189 seconds and averaging 201.520 MPH. The pole was his first on an […]
Kyle Kirkwood secured the pole position at the IndyCar Nashville race with the fastest two-lap run and an average speed of 201.520 MPH. Josef Newgarden and Felix Rosenqvist followed as the second and third quickest drivers in qualifying. However, it was a challenging session for Alex Palou, who set the 15th fastest time but will start from 24th place due to an engine penalty. With only a 33-point lead over Will Power in the standings, Palou needs to race smart to maintain his championship advantage in the season finale. The race is set to begin on Sunday at 2:15 PM central time, featuring 206 laps on the 1.33-mile oval track.
