# Rasmussen Shines as ECR Surprises on Road Courses | Nascar News

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Published: 2026-07-05T18:20:38+00:00
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Christian Rasmussen just shattered his own records with a fifth-place qualifying spot at Mid-Ohio, marking his best IndyCar start yet and his first-ever Firestone Fast 6 appearance. The ECR team, known for oval dominance, is proving they’re a rising force on road courses, with Rasmussen—last year’s Indy NXT champ—showing he belongs among the elite. His teammate Alexander Rossi, despite an 18th-place start after a risky tire-saving gamble, praised the team’s significant progress and improved car performance. With Rasmussen buzzing about his confidence and the team pushing boundaries, this could be the start of something special for ECR on all types of tracks. 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/fdf1edd21253437d

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