Josef Newgarden and Kyle Kirkwood fall out of the pole mix early during Indianapolis 500 Pole Day
Josef Newgarden and Kyle Kirkwood faced challenges during the Indianapolis 500 Pole Day. Newgarden managed to secure a better starting position than the previous year, while Kirkwood's performance was disappointing, leaving him out of the pole shootout. This outcome complicates Kirkwood's chances of closing the points gap with leader Alex Palou ahead of the race.
- ▪Josef Newgarden improved his starting position compared to last year's Indianapolis 500.
- ▪Kyle Kirkwood's car was slow, preventing him from qualifying for the pole shootout.
- ▪Kirkwood's team was shut out of the top 12, impacting his championship aspirations.
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