Alex Palou Wins 4th 2026 INDYCAR Race in Detroit, Beating Kirkwood From Pole

2 articles · Updated · FOX Sports · May 31

Alex Palou converted pole into victory at Detroit’s nine-turn, 1.645-mile street circuit, holding off defending race winner Kyle Kirkwood in a chaotic Sunday race.
The win was Palou’s fourth of the 2026 season and reinforced his lead in the INDYCAR championship after he survived multiple incidents and restarts.
Kirkwood, who arrived seeking to defend his Detroit crown, finished second, while several contenders ran into trouble as cautions and contact disrupted the order.
The result extends Palou’s dominant start to 2026, with the reigning series champion again capitalizing when rivals faltered on a demanding street course.

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