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Will Power Dominates at Portland, Keeps Championship Hopes Alive

Posted : 26 August 2024

Australian driver Will Power of Team Penske delivered a commanding performance at the IndyCar race on Sunday at Portland International Raceway, finishing over nine seconds ahead of current championship leader Alex Palou. Power's victory is his 44th career win in IndyCar and his third of the current season. His triumph keeps him in contention for the championship with only three races remaining. Penske teammate Josef Newgarden also contributed to the team's strong showing by finishing third.

 

Power took control of the race early, overtaking pole-sitter Santino Ferrucci at the first turn and leading for 101 of the 110 laps. His impressive drive demonstrated the strength and determination of both him and his team, who had meticulously prepared for both qualifying and the race. Reflecting on his performance, Power emphasized the critical importance of each race in his bid for the championship and praised his team's collective effort in securing the win.

 

Despite the victory, Palou, who still leads the championship, expressed concerns over his tire strategy, which he felt contributed to his inability to challenge Power effectively. Palou noted that an aggressive strategy in qualifying may have negatively impacted his race performance, leading to difficulties in catching up with Power. He acknowledged Power's superior speed on the day and remains focused on the remaining races.

 

The remaining schedule includes three oval tracks: the Milwaukee double-header and the final race at Nashville Superspeedway on September 15. Power remains optimistic about his chances, citing his team's strong performance on ovals and the unpredictability of the upcoming races. Meanwhile, Colton Herta finished fourth for Andretti Global, and Marcus Armstrong secured fifth place for Chip Ganassi Racing, rounding out the top five.

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