IndyCar prepares for Milwaukee doubleheader weekend

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

IndyCar prepares for Milwaukee doubleheader weekend
Summary

The NTT IndyCar series is set for a double-header at the Milwaukee Mile, with races on August 29 and 30. This weekend's events are crucial ahead of the season finale at Laguna Seca, as every point counts in the championship standings. Kyle Kirkwood recently won the Freedom 250, narrowing the gap to leader Alex Palou to 91 points after Palou's recent wreck. The Milwaukee Mile, operational since 1903, will host two races following the absence of a double-header last season. Drivers are gearing up for a pivotal weekend as they chase the championship.

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  • Milwaukee Mile hosts IndyCar double-header August 29-30.
  • Kyle Kirkwood won Freedom 250, reducing Palou's lead to 91 points.
  • Last double-header at Milwaukee was not held last season.
  • Milwaukee Mile is the longest-running speedway in the country.
  • Championship fight may come down to the final race.
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After a historic weekend in Washington D.C., the NTT IndyCar series is taking on the Milwaukee Mile for a double-header weekend. These are the last races before the season finale at Laguna Seca, and every point matters. The Milwaukee Mile is the longest-running speedway (in the country/in the world), beginning operations in 1903, with the…

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