David Malukas shares front row after qualifying for IndyCar at WWTR

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

David Malukas shares front row after qualifying for IndyCar at WWTR
Summary

David Malukas qualified second for the IndyCar event at World Wide Technology Raceway on June 6, 2026. He briefly held the provisional pole position but was surpassed by Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou, who posted a two-lap average of 174.353 mph. Malukas's earlier speed was 173.244 mph, earning him a front row start for the race. Following the session, Malukas expressed satisfaction with his performance despite narrowly missing out on achieving a second career pole.

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  • Malukas qualifies second in IndyCar at WWTR on June 6, 2026.
  • Alex Palou claims pole position with a speed of 174.353 mph.
  • Malukas previously held provisional pole with a speed of 173.244 mph.
  • Malukas expresses no disappointment in missing pole position.
Latest Updates
  • 2:00 PMYahoo SportsDavid Malukas gives ‘really happy’ verdict despite missing out on Bommarito Automotive Group 500
  • 11:31 PMMotorsport.comDavid Malukas “not disappointed” despite missing out on IndyCar pole at WWTR
  • 11:31 PMYahoo SportsDavid Malukas “not disappointed” despite missing out on IndyCar pole at WWTR
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David Malukas wasn’t upset despite being knocked from provisional pole at the very end of qualifying by Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou at World Wide Technology Raceway. Palou, the reigning and four-time IndyCar champion, throttled to a two-lap average run of 174.353mph, dethroning Malukas’s 173.244mph outing and denying him a second career pole. Even though the two share the front row ...Keep reading

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David Malukas remained upbeat after losing out on pole position to Alex Palou at World Wide Technology Raceway. The Team Penske driver qualified second for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500, with Palou taking the top spot on the final run of the session.

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The Team Penske driver was knocked off by Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou, the last driver to go out for qualifying

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