Final Race Positions

Race Breakdown

• Victory Margin: Kirkwood crossed the finish line 2.6859 seconds ahead of Palou.
• Race Duration: The 90-lap event lasted 1 hour, 45 minutes, and 51.2058 seconds.
• Speed: Kirkwood’s average speed was 100.395 mph, a testament to the race’s relentless pace.
• No Yellow Flags: The absence of cautions made this a rare, uninterrupted street race.
• Lead Swaps: Seven drivers exchanged the lead 9 times, with Christian Lundgaard (26 laps) and Sting Ray Robb (12 laps) among the standout leaders.

Who Led When

• Kyle Kirkwood: Laps 1-6, 30-34, 53-65, 69-90
• Christian Lundgaard: Laps 8-27, 35-40
• Sting Ray Robb: Laps 41-52
• Kyffin Simpson: Laps 66-68
• Scott Dixon: Laps 28-29
• Marcus Armstrong: Lap 7

Championship Standings (After Long Beach)

1. Alex Palou – 142
2. Kyle Kirkwood – 108
3. Christian Lundgaard – 96
4. Felix Rosenqvist – 88
5. Scott Dixon – 86
6. Pato O’Ward – 80
7. Colton Herta – 73
8. Scott McLaughlin – 69
9. Will Power – 63
10. Josef Newgarden – 58
11. Alexander Rossi – 58
12. Marcus Ericsson – 55
13. Santino Ferrucci – 51
14. Marcus Armstrong – 50
15. Kyffin Simpson – 48
16. Rinus VeeKay – 46
17. Graham Rahal – 45
18. David Malukas – 42
19. Christian Rasmussen – 40
20. Sting Ray Robb – 39
21. Conor Daly – 32
22. Robert Shwartzman – 30
23. Nolan Siegel – 26
24. Callum Ilott – 25
25. Louis Foster – 25
26. Devlin DeFrancesco – 24
27. Jacob Abel – 17

Standout Moments

• Kirkwood’s Dominance: Kyle Kirkwood led 49 laps, starting from pole and securing his third career INDYCAR win, his first since 2023.
• Palou’s Steady Run: Finishing second, Alex Palou maintained his championship lead with a consistent podium finish.
• Lundgaard’s Surge: Christian Lundgaard climbed from 12th to 3rd, proving Chevrolet’s strength on the street circuit.
• Clean Racing: The lack of cautions highlighted the drivers’ precision on the challenging Long Beach layout.
• Siegel’s Grit: Despite battling food poisoning, Arrow McLaren’s Nolan Siegel finished 20th, a testament to his determination.
• Team Performance: Siegel’s teammate Lundgaard earned a podium (3rd), underlining Arrow McLaren’s strong showing.
• Next Stop: The INDYCAR series heads to Barber Motorsports Park on April 28, where Siegel aims to bounce back after his health setback.

Follow along for more INDYCAR action as the 2025 season unfolds!

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End of Lap 100:

• Time of Race: 01:51:08.5118
• Avg Speed: 97.173 mph
• Lead Changes: 9
• Caution Laps: 6

Fastest Lap: 105.041 mph ( 61.6900 sec) on lap 89 by 2 – Josef Newgarden

Fastest Leader Lap: 104.485 mph ( 62.0186 sec) on lap 13 by 3 – Scott McLaughlin

Lead Change Summary

Leader Summary

Caution Summary

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Point Standings (After Race 1)

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“I’m thrilled to be joining the JHR team for the full NTT INDYCAR SERIES season in 2025,” shared Conor Daly, the most recent addition to the Juncos Hollinger Racing driver lineup. “After the excitement and success we shared in 2024, including Milwaukee, it feels like the perfect next step. I’m grateful for Ricardo and Brad’s belief in me as I embark on the revitalization of my career. I look forward to pursuing podiums and wins with this incredible group. Thank you to everyone involved in making this happen – it’s been a team effort, and we’ll continue to build on this momentum together.”

“When Conor rejoined us last year, it felt like we seamlessly picked up right where we left off in 2010,” said Ricardo Juncos, Co-Owner and Founder of JHR. “I’m thrilled to have him back in the car full-time for 2025. With both seats now filled, the team is laser-focused on building momentum and delivering standout performances throughout the year, aiming for an exceptional season ahead for Juncos Hollinger Racing.”

Brad Hollinger, Co-Owner of JHR, shared, “Conor is an outstanding addition to our team. He is a fantastic ambassador for the sport and has proven his speed not only in our car, but also through his tested tenure in the series. Providing him with more opportunities to collaborate closely with our engineers and crew will undoubtedly enhance the team’s performance, and empower his own unrelenting drive for success.”

“Our main priority this year is to build upon the success we’ve seen in the team’s short three-year campaign,” explained Dave O’Neill, Team Principal of Juncos Hollinger Racing. “With Conor joining the team and Sting Ray already confirmed, we’re well-positioned to achieve that. This is just the beginning of a long-term process to build a stronger and more competitive foundation for the future.”

Juncos Hollinger Racing will kick off the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season at the highly anticipated season opener in St. Petersburg on March 2, 2025.  

SOURCE: Juncos Hollinger Racing

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