IndyCar qualifying results: Who takes pole at the Freedom 250?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two practice sessions are in the books on the streets of the nation’s capital. But who will take pole position for the IndyCar Freedom 250? Kyle Kirkwood topped the timing sheets during the first practice session, ahead of Alex Palou, the driver he is chasing in the IndyCar standings. But it was […]
On August 22, 2026, in Washington, D.C., two practice sessions took place for the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250, a race around the National Mall. Kyle Kirkwood led the first session, while Alex Palou took the lead in the second session with a mere 0.0766-second advantage. The top five from the second practice were Scott Dixon, Nolan Siegel and Pato O’Ward of the Arrow McLaren, and Christian Lundgaard.
Following the first practice, Palou mentioned the bumpy, bumpy track as being a source of excitement, with landmarks like the Washington Monument and the Capitol Building adding to the thrill. Now, attention shifts to the qualifying session to determine the grid line-up for the race. The provisional starting order for the Freedom 250 will be revealed as the session unfolds.
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