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Scott Dixon won his 60th IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio with a flawless two-stop strategy, overcoming a late mistake by teammate Alex Palou, who led most of the race. Dixon's experience and strategic planning allowed him to capitalize on the race's challenges, securing a significant victory in his illustrious career.
IndyCar's qualifying at Mid-Ohio showcased a talented group of young drivers with an average age of 22.8 years, led by Alex Palou who secured his third pole of the season. The session highlighted the emerging future of IndyCar racing, with several drivers achieving career-best starting positions and demonstrating impressive speed and competitiveness.
Kyle Kirkwood will debut a special Honda livery at the Mid-Ohio Indy race, celebrating Honda's Ohio manufacturing and the one-year anniversary of hybrid power in IndyCar, aiming to continue Honda's winning streak and honor their long-standing partnership with Andretti Global.
Kyle Kirkwood will race with Honda branding on his No. 27 car at Mid-Ohio, celebrating Honda's Ohio manufacturing and the one-year anniversary of IndyCar's hybrid powertrains, highlighting Honda's extensive involvement in motorsports and manufacturing in Ohio.
The NASCAR weekend schedule for Atlanta Motor Speedway and Mid-Ohio has been released, featuring races from the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, ARCA Menards Series, and NASCAR Truck Series. The TV schedule includes practice, qualifying, and races for each series, with coverage provided by FS1, USA, NBC Sports App, MRN, PRN, and Sirius XM.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan had a strong showing in qualifying at Mid-Ohio, with Graham Rahal starting in second place, Christian Lundgaard in fifth, and Jack Harvey in 11th. However, pit-lane setbacks during the Honda Indy 200 hindered their performance. Rahal's chances for a podium finish were affected by delays in connecting the refueling hose, ultimately finishing seventh. Lundgaard finished one place higher than his qualifying position in fourth, while Harvey dropped to 18th. Despite the setbacks, the team remains hopeful and focused on improving in all aspects of their performance.
Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing secured his fourth win of the season at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, extending his lead in the 2023 IndyCar championship. Palou's teammate Scott Dixon finished second, moving up to second place in the championship standings. Marcus Ericsson crashed out on the opening lap, while Josef Newgarden struggled to 13th place. Pato O'Ward's three-stop strategy from the back of the field only elevated him to eighth, and Will Power claimed the final podium spot.
Alex Palou secured his third consecutive victory in the IndyCar championship at Mid-Ohio, taking control during the middle stint of the race and holding off pole-sitter Colton Herta. Herta suffered misfortune once again, this time with a pitlane speeding penalty that cost him a podium finish. Marcus Ericsson and Felix Rosenqvist were involved in a collision, with Ericsson's car briefly flying over Rosenqvist's. Palou's win extends his lead in the championship standings.
Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan topped the speed charts in a damp warm-up session at Mid-Ohio for the Honda Indy 200, while Conor Daly made his debut as Simon Pagenaud's substitute at Meyer Shank Racing. Will Power had a mishap on a damp patch, requiring a red flag. David Malukas set the fastest time initially, but Rahal claimed the top spot with a late lap. Daly performed well in his first outing, finishing 12th fastest.
Conor Daly will substitute for Simon Pagenaud in Meyer Shank Racing's No. 60 AutoNation/SiriusXM Honda at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio after Pagenaud was ruled out due to an accident during practice. Pagenaud's car experienced a brake failure, causing him to spin and go airborne before rolling and hitting a tire wall. Although Pagenaud was evaluated and released by the medical team, he did not receive clearance to race. Daly, who was released by Ed Carpenter Racing, will start 27th in the race and expressed his concern for Pagenaud's well-being while aiming to do his best for the team.
Conor Daly will replace Simon Pagenaud in the IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio after Pagenaud was not cleared to race following a practice crash. Daly, who lost his ride midseason with Ed Carpenter Racing, will be racing for Meyer Shank Racing. Pagenaud's crash occurred due to brake failure, causing his car to go airborne and spin multiple times before coming to a stop upside down. Pagenaud walked away from the crash and will be reevaluated before the next race.
Colton Herta, the IndyCar star who was in line for a Formula 1 seat before the FIA denied him a superlicence, is facing a crucial period in his career. While his teammate Nyck de Vries struggles in Formula 1, Herta is aiming to improve his job security and season momentum in IndyCar. Despite some inconsistent performances, Herta has shown promising speed and potential, with two consecutive pole positions. However, he needs to convert his pace into consistent results and podium finishes to challenge for the championship and keep his F1 aspirations alive.
Colton Herta secured his second consecutive pole position in the IndyCar season at Mid-Ohio, narrowly beating Graham Rahal. Rahal Letterman Lanigan had a strong showing with both Rahal and Christian Lundgaard making it into the Firestone Fast Six. RLL drivers lined up second and fifth, split by Kyle Kirkwood and points leader Alex Palou. Scott McLaughlin and Will Power failed to advance to the Firestone Fast Six, while Pato O'Ward spun out and will start from last.
Simon Pagenaud walks away from a dramatic crash at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, where his car went airborne and barrel rolled before coming to a stop upside down against a tire barrier. The incident was caused by a brake failure. Pagenaud was evaluated and released by the IndyCar medical team but will miss qualifying. He will be re-evaluated before the race. If unable to race, Conor Daly will be his replacement. Pagenaud praised the safety measures, including the aeroscreen, which protected him during the crash.
Simon Pagenaud will miss qualifying for the NTT IndyCar Series race at Mid-Ohio after a massive practice crash caused by a suspected brake failure. Although he was quickly checked and released by the medical team, Pagenaud has not been cleared to return to racing. A further evaluation will determine his participation in the rest of the weekend. Pagenaud, a previous winner at Mid-Ohio, will be re-evaluated on Sunday morning.