Pato O'Ward and Alex Palou claim pole positions at Milwaukee IndyCar races
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Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Pato O'Ward secured pole position for Race 1 while Alex Palou took the top spot for Race 2 in the IndyCar Series at Milwaukee Mile. Qualifying took place on August 29, 2026. O'Ward's quick lap recorded a speed of 164.019 mph, edged by Josef Newgarden and Will Power. Both McLaughlin and Palou, who had strong initial laps, will face nine-position grid penalties due to excessive engine changes. The first race green flag is scheduled for August 29 at 2:50 p.m. ET, followed by Race 2 on August 30 at 1:20 p.m. ET.
- •O'Ward earns pole with a lap of 164.019 mph for Race 1.
- •Palou posts a 164.658 mph lap to secure Race 2 pole.
- •Scott McLaughlin and others face nine-position penalties for engine changes.
- •Race 1 is set for 2:50 p.m. ET August 29, 2026.
- •Race 2 will start at 1:20 p.m. ET August 30, 2026.
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — IndyCar Milwaukee race starting grid: Pole position, qualifying results, start time
"The IndyCar Series races twice this weekend in Milwaukee, and some familiar names start from the pole in each race: Starting grid, leaderboard.
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