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Alex Palou finishes 17th as Josef Newgarden wins at WWT Raceway

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Alex Palou finishes 17th as Josef Newgarden wins at WWT Raceway

Summary

Alex Palou, the championship leader, ran out of fuel in the pit lane and finished 17th at WWT Raceway on June 7, 2026. This allowed Kyle Kirkwood to reduce his points deficit to 49. Despite Newgarden's victory, the top five positions in the standings remained unchanged as IndyCar reaches the midpoint of its season. Newgarden's win has elevated him from eighth in the championship standings.

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By the Numbers

•Palou ran out of fuel, finishing 17th
•Kirkwood trails Palou by 49 points after the race
•Newgarden's win takes him from eighth to a higher position
•IndyCar season reaches its halfway point

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Championship leader Alex Palou ran out of fuel in the pit lane, and finished 17th on Sunday night, allowing Kyle Kirkwood to chip 13 points out of his lead, now 49 points adrift of the top spot. There was no change among the top five positions in the standings as IndyCar hits the halfway point of its 2026 season. With his victory at WWT Raceway, Josef Newgarden has climbed from eighth to ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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