Watch: How Kyle Kirkwood Outsmarted the INDYCAR Champ

How did Kyle Kirkwood pull off the race-winning pass on Alex Palou at the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington? In this episode of INDYCAR Film Room, Callum Ilott breaks down the bold move, racecraft and split-second decisions that helped Kirkwood get past the five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion. Revisit one of the defining moments of the inaugural Arlington race and get an inside look at what made Kirkwood’s winning pass work. For more can't-miss INDYCAR content, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL948kNhk-wMs2sBn01olWDlPnyztL85Hb&si=KImMY3QQ9LHq191N Don't forget to subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/INDYCAR Download the Official INDYCAR App powered by NTT DATA: https://www.indycar.com/mobile-app ➡️ Follow the NTT INDYCAR SERIES on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indycar/ X: https://www.twitter.com/indycar/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indycar/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@INDYCAR/ Get the latest INDYCAR news, highlights, schedule, driver profiles and more: https://www.indycar.com/ Rep your favorite driver and team with the latest official gear from the INDYCAR Shop: https://shop.indycar.com/ ️ Add our free INDYCAR Chrome extension, powered by Yahoo! https://indyc.co/yahoo About the NTT INDYCAR SERIES The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is North America’s premier open-wheel auto racing series. It features an international field of the world's most versatile drivers – including five-time series champion Alex Palou, 2026 Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist, six-time series champion Scott Dixon and two-time series champion Josef Newgarden – who compete on superspeedways, short ovals, street circuits and permanent road courses. FOX Sports is the exclusive U.S. television home for INDYCAR. #indycar #autoracing #racing