P1racenews AI automatic summary:
IndyCar completed a full set of qualifying runs on the Nashville Superspeedway Saturday afternoon, with each driver completing two laps to set the grid. After everyone had taken their turns, it was Kyle Kirkwood that was left sitting in top spot. Kirkwood earned his first oval pole with a set of laps completed in 47.5189 […]
Kyle Kirkwood claimed the pole position after completion of the qualifying rounds in the IndyCar Nashville event, setting a time of 47.5189 seconds over two laps at an average speed of 201.520 MPH. Josef Newgarden secured the outside front row spot, with Felix Rosenqvist and Will Power taking the second and third rows, respectively. Despite missing out on the pole, Power aimed to close the gap to championship leader Alex Palou, who faced challenges during qualifying and ended up starting 24th due to a grid penalty. The middle of the pack promises an intense championship battle, with drivers like Alexander Rossi facing close calls due to the tricky Turn 4 bump. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing struggled to match the top performers, with Nolan Siegel missing out on qualifying after a crash, while the Arrow McLaren crew worked to repair the car for a back-of-the-pack start. Drivers are set to have a final practice session before Sunday’s race at 2:15 PM central time, provided the rain holds off.
