Kyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250, sparking IndyCar title fight

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Sting Kyle Kirkwood, driver of the #27 Sam's Club Honda celebrates with his crew after winning the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kyle Kirkwood said Friday that he might need a few “miracles” to pull off a comeback in the IndyCar standings as he tries to chase down championship leader Alex Palou. He might have gotten a few of those on the streets of…