Josef Newgarden won the pole for IndyCar's season-opening race on Saturday, giving Team Penske something to celebrate as its leadership faced criticism throughout the paddock for its management of the series. It made for a weird day on what is supposed to be a celebratory weekend as IndyCar got back on track after a six month offseason. Reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou was eliminated in the first round of qualifying, as was Alexander Rossi, who believed he was impeded by another driver and series officials failed to act.
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