Siegel Withdraws From Iowa Race 2 After Crash

Nolan Siegel, Arrow McLaren's IndyCar driver, was ruled unfit to race in Sunday's Farm To Finish 275 at Iowa Speedway after a major crash late in Saturday's Synk 275 damaged the SAFER Barrier and required red flag repairs. Siegel had qualified fifth for Race 2 and expressed disappointment at missing a strong starting position, with team principal Tony Kanaan reiterating the team's decision not to use a replacement driver for the No. 6 car. The crash occurred on lap 248, but Siegel was able to exit the car unaided. Siegel's absence drops the Iowa Race 2 field to 26 cars, and Will Power moves up to fifth on the grid. Arrow McLaren stated Siegel will continue to be evaluated and a contingency plan will be made if he cannot race in Toronto. Notably, Siegel's teammate Pato O’Ward won Race 1 of the doubleheader.