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Until this weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway, all of Kyle Kirkwood’s IndyCar wins had come on street courses. The Andretti Global driver had won four races over the past three seasons, with victories coming in Long Beach, Nashville, and Detroit. Kirkwood knew that he was more than just a street course specialist; his domination […]
All of Kyle Kirkwood’s previous IndyCar victories had been on street courses until this weekend’s win at World Wide Technology Raceway. The Andretti Global driver had previously won four races over the past three seasons, including Long Beach, Nashville, and Detroit.
Despite being labeled as a street course specialist, Kirkwood knew his success in all types of courses in the Road to Indy series proved otherwise. His victory on the 1.25-mile oval on Sunday night showcased his ability to excel in various locations.
The win was significant for Kirkwood as it silenced critics who doubted his capabilities on different tracks. The victory was considered even more substantial than his previous win in Detroit due to this challenge.
Kirkwood expressed satisfaction with his progress, highlighting the importance of being versatile and successful across different circuit types in the IndyCar series. Although currently third in the championship standings, he has closed the gap to the leader, Alex Palou, by 75 points.
