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Pato O’Ward captures two race victories during Milwaukee double-header

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 7:57 AM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Pato O’Ward captures two race victories during Milwaukee double-header

Summary

Pato O’Ward became the first IndyCar driver since 1981 to record two race wins on the same day during a rescheduled weekend at the Milwaukee Mile. After heavy rain forced the postponement of Saturday’s race, O’Ward secured victory in the morning session before winning the Makers and Finders 250 later in the day. He defeated Scott McLaughlin and Christian Lundgaard in the first contest, then overcame David Malukas and Rinus Veekay in the afternoon. The performance earned O’Ward 104 points, placing him fourth in the overall season standings. He currently trails leader Kyle Kirkwood by two points as the series enters the final race of the season. The championship concludes at Laguna Seca on September 6.

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By the Numbers

•Pato O’Ward is the first driver to win two IndyCar races in one day since 1981.
•Saturday’s initial race was moved to Sunday morning due to rain at the Milwaukee Mile.
•O’Ward earned 104 points over the course of the Milwaukee race weekend.
•The 2026 IndyCar season concludes at Laguna Seca on September 6.

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7:57 AMYahoo Sports — Pato O’Ward Makes History at Milwaukee

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The Snap-On Makers and Finders 250 came to an end, the checkered flag waved. The orange and black No. 5 of Pato O’Ward drove across the finish line in first place. Fans in papaya orange jumped with joy as their favorite driver won the race. However, this wasn’t the first win from O’Ward that day. …
— Yahoo Sports

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