Iowa qualifying: Both laps have real meaning

Iowa Speedway

IndyCar Qualifying Friday for the Iowa Twin 250s at Iowa Speedway take on special meaning this time around.

The drivers will get their usual 2 laps of official qualifying, but this time a drivers first lap speed will determine their starting spot for race #1 and the 2nd lap speed will determine their starting spot for race #2.

This will reduce pressure on the teams and drivers to have to prepare for two qualifying sessions – one for each 250-miler. The doubleheader weekend at Road America was especially taxing on the crews.