00:17
Now or never for Newgarden
Newgarden can't find a way past.
2025 IndyCar Synk 275 race at Iowa Speedway LIVE UPDATES!
Live updates from the 2025 Synk 275 race at Iowa Speedway.
12 Jul 2025
00:18
Pato O'Ward wins the Synk 275
What a dogfight to the line, Pato wins his 100th race to deny a Penske team it's full redemption day.
00:16
three to go
Newgarden is getting good runs but not finding the right spot.
00:15
Five to go
This will be a dogfight to the end.
00:15
O'Ward challenged by Newgarden before moment for the American
Newgarden was putting the pressure on before Newgarden had a moment and lost serious time. He has begun to catch again.
00:14
We're green again
O'Ward leads them again while McLaughlin tries to overtake Power.
00:12
Caution
It should be short as Ilott has lost his wing but its still attached so nothing left on track with no real damage.
00:11
Green flag
O'Ward leads them away as Rasmussen overtakes Palou. Ilott hits the wall.
00:10
Cars back on track
We will get going soon - we're still under Caution for now.
23:57
Red flag
The red flag is out for wall repair as a blowtorch is used on the wall.
23:57
O'Ward's 100th race
O'Ward is celebrating his 100th IndyCar race. It's very timely for him to take his first win this year.
23:56
Lundgaard. between Newgardan and O'Ward
Looks like O'Ward might have his right hand man between him and his nearest threat. That could be very helpful in separating the two.
23:53
Can O'Ward win this?
He is going to have to fight off the stronger Penske cars behind him but with 23 laps to go it's now in touching distance.
23:52
Siegel having a strong race beforehand
Shame for the young driver who was another strong race weekend, he seems to have lost on on the low line before losing the rear and fading out to the wall. It is a big hit though.
23:51
Siegel in the wall
Siegel is in the wall bring out a Caution. That could have cost his teammate the lead but it seems he is safe.
23:50
McLaughlin in fourth
Power and McLaughlin were fighting for the last podium position before the Kiwi dropped slightly back.
23:49
Palou in and out of the pits
He seems to have lost serious time in the lead with him nowhere near O'Ward and Newgarden.
23:48
Fumble on left front loses Newgarden the lead
It seems a slow left front rtyre change has cost Newgarden the lead.
23:47
O'Ward takes the lead out pits
O'Ward has taken the lead after the pitstops - he trying to get by O'Ward by traffic has not allowed Newgarden to use the heat in his tyres to get by.
23:46
Newgarden in pits
Bold move seeing as it's more common to want to stay out in Iowa. O'Ward is now in too.
23:43
Is Penske back?
The Penske drivers are currently first, third, and fifth with McLaughlin now through on Rasmussen.
23:42
McLaughlin through on Daly
What a race from McLaughlin, he's through on Daly with Rasmussen ahead in fifth.
23:41
Power through on Palou, Rossi pits
Power has finally overtaken Palou for third while Rossi takes the first green flag pitstop. We will see them all trail in soon?
23:39
Newgarden showing us he's still here
This is a classic Newgarden performance so far and a reminder that with the right car he's still as good as ever. O'Ward can't quite get close enough now over a second away.
23:38
Daly warned of Rasmussen
His race engineer described in a manner that suggested he could be a threat of crashing into him if he gets close.
