Palou secures pole while Dixon and Simpson face qualifying issues
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:25 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Alex Palou achieved pole position during qualifying for the Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C. on August 22, 2026. While Palou experienced a successful session, teammates Scott Dixon and Kyffin Simpson encountered bad luck that hampered their qualifying efforts. The session underscores the competitive nature of the IndyCar series as teams prepare for the upcoming race.
- •Alex Palou qualifies on pole for the Freedom 250
- •Scott Dixon faces difficulties during qualifying
- •Kyffin Simpson also suffers bad luck
- •Qualifying takes place on the streets of Washington, D.C.
- 11:25 PMRacer — Best and worst of times for Ganassi teammates during D.C. IndyCar qualifying
"Bad luck struck Scott Dixon and Kyffin Simpson but spared pole sitter Alex Palou during qualifying for the Freedom 250 on the streets of Washington, D.C.
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