- Kyle Kirkwood won the Freedom 250 and cut 42 points on Alex Palou, but still sits 91 points back with three races to go—he says he'll aim to win every race, while Palou only needs modest finishes to lock up the title.
- Palou survived a messy day in Washington—he clipped a tire during a pit stop and later broke a toe link after tapping the wall—but his points cushion keeps him firmly in control of the championship.
- Off the INDYCAR track: NASCAR won’t race the Chicago street course in 2027 (returning to Chicagoland Speedway), and Shell will roll out a 100% renewable INDYCAR fuel mix next year that cuts greenhouse-gas emissions substantially.
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