Reigning and four-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou turned a tactical stroke of fortune and pure driving grit into a landmark night at Nashville Superspeedway, holding off defending race winner Josef Newgarden to claim Monday’s Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix.
The victory was the 24th of Palou’s career and his fifth of the season, extending his championship lead by 27 points and now holds an 83-point advantage over his nearest rival in Team Penske’s David Malukas, who finished third. It also marked his 50th career podium and his third career oval victory, while also delivering a monumental milestone for his team, securing Chip Ganassi Racing’s 150th all-time IndyCar win.
