Alex Palou nonetheless has a dominating lead within the INDYCAR level standings, however with Kyle Kirkwood capturing the final two races, there’s a brand new driver on high of this energy rankings checklist.
Kyle Kirkwood celebrates on podium with confetti after profitable the Bommarito Automotive Group 500
Kirkwood earned his first profession oval victory Sunday at World Broad Expertise Raceway (generally generally known as Gateway). That adopted his win on the streets of Detroit.
With three wins this yr, Kirkwood has proven the expansion wanted to be a significant component within the collection. If not for a penalty at Indianapolis, he’d be simply 51 factors (as a substitute of 75) behind Palou.
Listed here are this week’s energy rankings heading into back-to-back races on everlasting street programs at Highway America and Mid-Ohio.
Kyle Kirkwood and extra post-race interviews from Bommarito Automotive Group 500
Dropped out: Josef Newgarden (Final Week: 9)
On the verge: David Malukas, Josef Newgarden, Felix Rosenqvist
10. Scott McLaughlin (LW: 7)
McLaughlin’s day ended 44 laps earlier than the end when he broke one thing within the left rear. The Workforce Penske driver had began second on the grid. He continues to have pace. He led 51 laps Sunday night time. However he is not having the finishes he would really like.
9. Marcus Armstrong (LW: Not Ranked)
Armstrong completed ninth at Gateway, his third high 10 within the final 4 races. For the younger Meyer Shank Racing driver, that kind of consistency is vital.
8. Colton Herta (LW: 6)
Herta couldn’t comply with up his third-place run at Detroit with a strong end. He positioned seventeenth at Gateway, whereas Kirkwood — an Andretti teammate — received the race.
7. Santino Ferrucci (LW: 10)
Ferrucci positioned fifth at Gateway for his third consecutive top-five end. The AJ Foyt Racing driver has moved as much as eleventh within the standings and could be eighth with out the penalty for a driver’s compartment weight violation in Detroit.
6. Will Power (LW: 5)
Energy blew a tire and hit the wall early within the race at Gateway, ending a promising occasion the place he had received the pole — the 71st of his profession and the collection report. The Penske driver fell to seventh within the standings.
5. Christian Lundgaard (LW: 4)
Lundgaard completed 14th, the final driver on the lead lap at Gateway. The Arrow McLaren driver began 14th, too.
4. Scott Dixon (LW: 8)
Dixon completed fourth at Gateway, as he led 43 laps with a quick automotive and strong gas technique. The Ganassi driver is fifth within the collection standings.
3. Pato O’Ward (LW: 3)
O’Ward ran among the many leaders the complete race and completed second. The Arrow McLaren driver may need been a tick off the quickest automobiles however made the proper strikes to safe the runner-up end.
2. Alex Palou (LW: 1)
Palou began ninth and completed eighth on what’s arguably his worst monitor on the circuit. Plus, contemplating the factors place he’s in, he simply wanted a good end. The Ganassi driver did simply that.
1. Kyle Kirkwood (LW: 2)
Who says Kirkwood can’t win on ovals? Kirkwood received for the primary time on an oval, exhibiting his versatility. The Andretti driver continues to be the largest menace to Palou for the championship.
Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR and INDYCAR for FOX Sports activities. He has spent a long time overlaying motorsports, together with over 30 Daytona 500s, with stints at ESPN, Sporting Information, NASCAR Scene journal and The (Daytona Seaside) Information-Journal. Comply with him on Twitter @bobpockrass.
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