Kyle Kirkwood Rides High in Arlington as Champion Continues to Hold Pole Lead!
Kirkwood overhauled Alex Palou late on to claim victory and the IndyCar points lead in Arlington
Motorsport photo Kyle Kirkwood delivered a statement drive to win the Inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington The Florida native’s relentless pace helped him overcome early issues by his pit crew, chasing down and passing reigning and four-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou with 16 laps to go en route to his first win of the season. Kirkwood, who started seventh in the #27 Andretti Global Honda, bested Palou’s #10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda with a race that finished under caution around the 2. 73-mile, 14-turn temporary street circuit.
It’s the sixth win of Kirkwood’s career. The result also gives Kirkwood the championship lead for the first time in his career. “Oh my gosh, that was so incredible,” Kirkwood said.
“Man, did we have some pace. … They gave me the tools today. It’s because of this race car that we won today, because of teamwork.
1-3-4 for Andretti is absolutely incredible. We’re just so stacked here. And so stoked.
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