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Nolan Siegel’s first career pole in Indy NXT by Firestone came at the right time Saturday. In the first race of the season, Siegel was in the first qualifying group for the Indy NXT by Firestone of…
Nolan Siegel secured his first career pole in the Indy NXT by Firestone series during the first race of the season in St. Petersburg. The new qualifying format with two groups proved beneficial for Siegel as he outpaced the competition. Jacob Abel was quickest in Group 2 but missed out on a chance to finish his final lap due to a crash. Siegel will aim for his third series victory in the 45-lap race starting shortly after 10 a.m. ET. Abel will start alongside Siegel on the front row and praised the series officials for the new qualifying format aimed at creating a level playing field. The race will feature exciting competition with drivers like Series rookie Myles Rowe and two-time winner Louis Foster on the second row.
