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Palou gets a "superficial" pole position - Ohio's mid-term qualifying
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Palou Clinches “Superficial” Pole Position in Ohio’s Intense Mid-Term Qualifying Showdown

July 5, 2025 2 Min Read
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Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou secured pole position at the Indy 200 in Mid-Ohio on Sunday, July 6th, with a blazing lap time of 1:05.021, beating Christian Lundgaard who started second by just two-tenths of a second. Kyffin Simpson, also from Chip Ganassi Racing, qualified third but couldn’t match his teammates’ pace; however, he remains a strong contender as the current championship leader. Palou expressed excitement about the team’s progress, noting the cars have been excellent all season, especially in qualifying where they had struggled before. He also mentioned conserving a set of soft tires to gain an advantage in the race.

Simpson achieved the best qualifying position of his IndyCar career and is optimistic about using the extra red tire set during the race to maintain strong performance. Meanwhile, Kyle Kirkwood, who qualified 7th, was frustrated by traffic during his laps which he felt prevented him from performing better. Other notable drivers such as Patooward, Scott McLaughlin, and Will Power missed advancing in qualifying rounds, indicating a competitive and unpredictable race ahead.

Nolan Siegel celebrated a career-best qualifying in fourth place and expressed confidence that with new tires, he could challenge the front runners. Meanwhile, Joseph Newgarden had a disappointing qualifying session, continuing a tough streak for Team Penske since the Indy 500. The race lineup reflects a mix of established stars and rising talents ready to battle it out on race day.

Fan Take: This qualifying session highlights the thrilling unpredictability and emerging talent within IndyCar, making the upcoming Mid-Ohio race a must-watch for fans. With unexpected results and strong performances from both veterans and newcomers, the sport continues to grow its excitement and competitiveness.

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