IndyCar Teams Prepare for Qualifying at Nashville Superspeedway: Practice Session Recap

IndyCar Teams Prepare for Qualifying at Nashville Superspeedway: Practice Session Recap

IndyCar teams hit the track at Nashville Superspeedway for a single practice session ahead of qualifying. Pato O’Ward topped the timesheets with a quick lap on the harder compound tire, while most drivers opted for the softer tire to prepare for qualifying. Kyle Kirkwood and Christian Lundgaard followed closely behind in the session. Colton Herta and Scott Dixon also posted competitive times. However, Jacob Abel and Rinus VeeKay struggled to find pace, finishing near the bottom of the order. The high-banked oval presented challenges for drivers, with bumps between Turns 3 and 4 causing some issues. Devlin DeFrancesco had a close call but managed to avoid a major incident. Alex Palou spun while exiting the pit lane but avoided any serious trouble. Qualifying is up next, with drivers gearing up for a quick turnaround after the practice session.