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IndyCar Grand Prix of Nashville Results
- On Monday, July 20, 2026, Alex Palou won the weather-delayed Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway, holding off Josef Newgarden and David Malukas to secure his 23rd career victory amid 11 lead changes.
- Race officials moved the event to Monday following a rain postponement on Sunday, while extreme heat with track temperatures reaching 117 degrees forced organizers to reduce the race distance from 300 to 225 laps.
- Palou seized the lead on lap 131, executing a critical pit stop just before a caution flag with 100 laps to go. "If that doesn't happen, it doesn't end like this," Palou said regarding his strategic advantage.
- Newgarden finished second in his hometown race, while Malukas took third after starting last. Palou's victory expands his championship lead to 457 points, ahead of Malukas with 374 and Kyle Kirkwood with 370 points.
- With five wins this season, Palou positions himself as the championship frontrunner as the IndyCar Series continues its 2026 schedule with upcoming races in Portland and Ontario.
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