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Kyle Kirkwood Secures First IndyCar Oval Victory at World Wide Technology Raceway

Alex Palou maintains the championship lead despite Kirkwood closing in with his breakthrough oval triumph

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Overview

  • Kyle Kirkwood claimed his first oval victory and third win of the 2025 season at World Wide Technology Raceway, marking his fifth career IndyCar triumph.
  • Pato O’Ward finished 0.5398 seconds behind Kirkwood to secure second place and missed Chevrolet’s first win of the year.
  • Christian Rasmussen recovered from a fire during his first pit stop to capture the final podium position in third.
  • Louis Foster’s loss of control on lap 131 led to a collision with Josef Newgarden that sent Newgarden airborne and ended both drivers’ races.
  • All Team Penske contenders exited early due to mechanical issues or crashes, while points leader Alex Palou placed eighth and saw his championship advantage narrow.