Show Notes
Fresh off a career-best second-place finish in the 2026 INDYCAR Series championship, Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood sits down with Will Buxton to discuss his breakout season, street course dominance, and what it will take to capture the title from Alex Palou in 2027!
In this exclusive interview: Kyle Kirkwood opens up about his street circuit mastery following dramatic wins at Arlington and the inaugural Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C. He breaks down how Andretti Global overcame early pit crew hurdles, the cultural shift under new team leadership, and the steps needed to end Alex Palou's championship run.
Plus, Kirkwood shares early testing feedback on the upcoming next-generation car chassis after a week of testing.
00:00 - Intro 01:05 - What Makes Kyle Kirkwood So Good Around Street Courses? 02:42 - Winning in D.C.: Standing on the Top Step at the Freedom 250 05:10 - INDY 500 or a Championship in 2027? 07:00 - What Will Make the Difference to Beat Palou in 2027? 08:20 - Secret to the finishing 2nd in the 2026 standings 10:40 - Competing against Alex Palou 12:30 - How Early Career Lessons Impact Decisions Today 15:30 - First Look & Testing Feedback on the New Car 19:15 - Pit Crew Improvement in 2026 and Beyond 21:10 - Working with Teammate Will Power at Andretti 24:40 - Offseason Goals & 2027 Improvements
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