Louis Foster Makes History: Secures Pole Position at Road America in Debut IndyCar Race

“On a scorching hot Saturday in Wisconsin, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLRR) rookie Louis Foster surprised everyone by securing the pole for Sunday’s XPEL Grand Prix at Road America with a superb 1:44.5141s lap. Foster, in his young NTT IndyCar Series career, achieved his first pole position after a bold decision not to switch to red tires in the Fast 12 round. Despite being the underdog, Foster’s exceptional performance left him in disbelief and thrilled for the weekend ahead. Alex Palou, the favorite for pole, had to settle for second…

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Kyle Kirkwood Triumphs with a Stellar Victory in IndyCar’s First Oval Win at St. Louis

The Bommarito Automotive Group 500 continued the trend of familiar faces winning in the NTT IndyCar Series, with Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global earning his third victory of the season on an oval track for the first time. Kirkwood’s strategic pit stop move allowed him to stay ahead of Pato O’Ward and secure the win at World Wide Technology Raceway. Kirkwood praised his team for their outstanding performance in the pit lane and credited his improved car setup for the success. The race saw several lead changes and late cautions,…

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Racing Phenom Colton Herta Shines Brightest in Detroit IndyCar Practice

Racing Phenom Colton Herta Shines Brightest in Detroit IndyCar Practice

Saturday’s IndyCar practice from the streets of Detroit got underway early in the day, with cool temperatures and a brisk wind greeting the field of 27 drivers. Colton Herta was the fastest driver after 45 minutes were complete, using a long run to build heat into his Firestone tires. He completed a lap of the […]

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Controversy at the Indy 500: Three Finishers Disqualified for Technical Infractions

Indy 500 runner-up Marcus Ericsson, along with Kyle Kirkwood and Callum Ilott, were disqualified from this year’s race for failing technical inspections. Andretti-run cars of Ericsson and Kirkwood, as well as Ilott’s #90 Prema entry, were found to have irregularities. Modifications on the cars provided enhanced aerodynamic efficiency, leading to disqualification and a fine of $100,000 for each team. The front wing of Ilott’s car did not meet the minimum specifications, resulting in additional penalties for the teams and competition managers. Now, David Malukas is promoted to second place, and…

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Alex Palou Shines in Intense Indy 500 Drafting Practice; Rasmussen’s Mishap Raises Tension

During the last two-hour session before Carb Day on Friday, all 33 teams fully utilized the opportunity for on-track practice. Alex Palou led the pack with a 226.765mph lap, followed by Helio Castroneves and Takuma Sato. The top Chevrolet was driven by Jack Harvey, with Ryan Hunter-Reay and Nolan Siegel close behind. The session saw some drama as Christian Rasmussen had an incident, and Robert Shwartzman faced challenges after earning pole position. Shwartzman had a lock-up and struggled in pit stops. Kyle Larson narrowly avoided disaster with a late move,…

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Racing Phenom Alex Palou Sets the Pace in Electric Indianapolis 500 Practice Session

Racing Phenom Alex Palou Sets the Pace in Electric Indianapolis 500 Practice Session

Following an eventful qualifying weekend, the 33 qualified drivers returned to the track on Monday for a couple hours of practice in race trim. The track was busy from the drop of the green flag, as everyone looked to make near-final adjustments to their cars before the biggest race of the season. The fastest lap […]

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