Andretti Global swept the front row with Kyle Kirkwood winning the pole and Colton Herta second. The third Andretti car of Marcus Ericsson will start fifth. Kirkwood led his first round group, and Herta was second in his segment. Kirkwood and Herta also finished 1-2 in the second round.

The pole is Kirkwood’s second in the last four races. he won the pole for the 2024 season finale at Nashville.

The hard luck story of qualifying is Christian Lundgaard. Lundgaard led Round 1, Group 1 after two strong practices. He was on track to solidly be in the Fast Six when he crashed on his final lap in round two, relegating him to 12th.

Team Penske was strong in the practice sessions, but only Scott McLaughlin made it to the final round. The lone Chevy in the Fast Six will start sixth. Meanwhile teammates Will Power and Josef Newgarden will start 13th and 15th.

Tomorrow’s race will be similar to St. Pete. Tire strategy, beginning with the starting rubber choice, will be crucial.

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