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KYLE KIRKWOOD #27 - UNITED STATES
17 STARTS •
0 WINS •
420 POINTS
#27 - UNITED STATES
17 STARTS
0 WINS
420 POINTS
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Alex Palou (photo) followed his season-opening victory in St. Petersburg by leading practice Friday at The Thermal Club.5 DAYS AGO • INDYCAR
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MARCH 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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Paddock Buzz: New Fan A-Rod Loves St. Pete Thrill Ride
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Communication Breakdown Hurts Scott Dixon's Chances
Scott Dixon (photo) earned the 143rd podium finish of his illustrious career Sunday after finishing second at St. Petersburg.MARCH 2 • INDYCAR
Alex Palou Pulls Out Masterful Victory at St. Petersburg
Alex Palou (photo) earned the 12th victory of his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career and his first on the streets of St. Petersburg.MARCH 2 • INDYCAR
Fifth in home race Kirkwood finished fifth in the IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday.
Impact Kirkwood is from Florida but has struggled at St. Petersburg since reaching the primary IndyCar series in 2022, as his best prior finish was 10th place in 2024. However, he showed speed throughout the weekend to kick off the new IndyCar season, finishing with the fastest lap time in Practice 1 before qualifying ninth. Kirkwood caught a break early in the race, as a caution on Lap 1 allowed him to quickly ditch his alternate tire and run a traditional race strategy. That allowed him to move up through the field and walk away with 30 points in a solid opening weekend.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Fifth in home race Kirkwood finished fifth in the IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday.
Impact Kirkwood is from Florida but has struggled at St. Petersburg since reaching the primary IndyCar series in 2022, as his best prior finish was 10th place in 2024. However, he showed speed throughout the weekend to kick off the new IndyCar season, finishing with the fastest lap time in Practice 1 before qualifying ninth. Kirkwood caught a break early in the race, as a caution on Lap 1 allowed him to quickly ditch his alternate tire and run a traditional race strategy. That allowed him to move up through the field and walk away with 30 points in a solid opening weekend.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Fifth in home race Kirkwood finished fifth in the IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday.
Impact Kirkwood is from Florida but has struggled at St. Petersburg since reaching the primary IndyCar series in 2022, as his best prior finish was 10th place in 2024. However, he showed speed throughout the weekend to kick off the new IndyCar season, finishing with the fastest lap time in Practice 1 before qualifying ninth. Kirkwood caught a break early in the race, as a caution on Lap 1 allowed him to quickly ditch his alternate tire and run a traditional race strategy. That allowed him to move up through the field and walk away with 30 points in a solid opening weekend.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Fifth in home race Kirkwood finished fifth in the IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday.
Impact Kirkwood is from Florida but has struggled at St. Petersburg since reaching the primary IndyCar series in 2022, as his best prior finish was 10th place in 2024. However, he showed speed throughout the weekend to kick off the new IndyCar season, finishing with the fastest lap time in Practice 1 before qualifying ninth. Kirkwood caught a break early in the race, as a caution on Lap 1 allowed him to quickly ditch his alternate tire and run a traditional race strategy. That allowed him to move up through the field and walk away with 30 points in a solid opening weekend.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Fifth in home race Kirkwood finished fifth in the IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday.
Impact Kirkwood is from Florida but has struggled at St. Petersburg since reaching the primary IndyCar series in 2022, as his best prior finish was 10th place in 2024. However, he showed speed throughout the weekend to kick off the new IndyCar season, finishing with the fastest lap time in Practice 1 before qualifying ninth. Kirkwood caught a break early in the race, as a caution on Lap 1 allowed him to quickly ditch his alternate tire and run a traditional race strategy. That allowed him to move up through the field and walk away with 30 points in a solid opening weekend.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Fifth in home race Kirkwood finished fifth in the IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday.
Impact Kirkwood is from Florida but has struggled at St. Petersburg since reaching the primary IndyCar series in 2022, as his best prior finish was 10th place in 2024. However, he showed speed throughout the weekend to kick off the new IndyCar season, finishing with the fastest lap time in Practice 1 before qualifying ninth. Kirkwood caught a break early in the race, as a caution on Lap 1 allowed him to quickly ditch his alternate tire and run a traditional race strategy. That allowed him to move up through the field and walk away with 30 points in a solid opening weekend.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Fifth in home race Kirkwood finished fifth in the IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday.
Impact Kirkwood is from Florida but has struggled at St. Petersburg since reaching the primary IndyCar series in 2022, as his best prior finish was 10th place in 2024. However, he showed speed throughout the weekend to kick off the new IndyCar season, finishing with the fastest lap time in Practice 1 before qualifying ninth. Kirkwood caught a break early in the race, as a caution on Lap 1 allowed him to quickly ditch his alternate tire and run a traditional race strategy. That allowed him to move up through the field and walk away with 30 points in a solid opening weekend.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Fifth in home race Kirkwood finished fifth in the IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday.
Impact Kirkwood is from Florida but has struggled at St. Petersburg since reaching the primary IndyCar series in 2022, as his best prior finish was 10th place in 2024. However, he showed speed throughout the weekend to kick off the new IndyCar season, finishing with the fastest lap time in Practice 1 before qualifying ninth. Kirkwood caught a break early in the race, as a caution on Lap 1 allowed him to quickly ditch his alternate tire and run a traditional race strategy. That allowed him to move up through the field and walk away with 30 points in a solid opening weekend.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Fifth in home race Kirkwood finished fifth in the IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday.
Impact Kirkwood is from Florida but has struggled at St. Petersburg since reaching the primary IndyCar series in 2022, as his best prior finish was 10th place in 2024. However, he showed speed throughout the weekend to kick off the new IndyCar season, finishing with the fastest lap time in Practice 1 before qualifying ninth. Kirkwood caught a break early in the race, as a caution on Lap 1 allowed him to quickly ditch his alternate tire and run a traditional race strategy. That allowed him to move up through the field and walk away with 30 points in a solid opening weekend.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Colton Herta Striving To Satisfy Appetite for Title
Colton Herta (photo) finished a career-best second in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in 2024.MARCH 1 • INDYCAR
Improving Marcus Ericsson Leads Morning Practice at St. Pete
Marcus Ericsson (photo) will aim for his first career pole in NTT P1 Award qualifying Saturday afternoon at St. Petersburg.MARCH 1 • INDYCAR
Practice Shots: FOX Era Underway with Strong Start
A look beyond the time sheets at the trends and developing stories after the opening practice Friday at St. Petersburg.MARCH 1 • INDYCAR
