# Kirkwood Closing In on IndyCar Title | Nascar News

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Published: 2026-07-16T01:54:41+00:00
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## Resource

Kyle Kirkwood is surging in the IndyCar championship, sitting just 56 points behind leader Alex Palou with seven races left — a dramatic turnaround from last year when he was 140 points behind. With consistent top-five finishes and a strong team effort, Kirkwood is targeting key tracks like Markham, D.C., Nashville, and Portland to close the gap. Though Palou remains the favorite, Kirkwood sees the title race as wide open and is riding high on momentum and confidence. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5262a01449b55a7c

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