NEWS & MEDIA
JUNE 16, 2025
INDY CAR
KYLE KIRKWOOD
Starting 10th on the grid, Kyle Kirkwood wasted no time climbing into the top five within the opening laps. By Lap 4, as the first caution came out, he was already running fifth.
Throughout the 260-lap race, Kirkwood remained a consistent force in the top 10 as strategy shifts and cautions shaped the action. He led the race on three separate occasions, powered by a strong Siemens Honda and flawless pit work from his crew.
With four laps remaining, Kirkwood made his final move to the front—securing his first-ever INDYCAR oval victory with a commanding performance.
(Rephrased from the original article by Andretti Global – andretti.com)
JUNE 1, 2025
INDY CAR
KYLE KIRKWOOD
Kyle Kirkwood delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Detroit Grand Prix, earning his second win of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. He started third, moved into second early on, and took the lead by Lap 39, holding it for most of the race.
A caution on Lap 71 led to a pit stop that temporarily dropped him down the order. On Lap 78, Kirkwood made a bold move for second place against the No. 8 car, resulting in slight front wing damage. However, the car remained competitive, and he retook the lead by Lap 79. He ended the race having led 79 laps—more than any other driver—and set the fastest lap among leaders at 1:02.431.
With the win, Kirkwood moved up to third in the championship standings with 209 points. His performance, along with Colton Herta’s third-place finish, gave Andretti INDYCAR another strong showing in Detroit since the series’ return to the downtown street circuit in 2023.
(Rephrased from the original article by Andretti Global – andretti.com)