Kirkwood, who won at Long Beach two years ago after qualifying first, started on the pole again Sunday, lining up next to teammate Colton Herta of Santa Clarita. But that’s not the perk it would seem since Kirkwood is the only driver to win from the pole at Long Beach since 2019.

IndyCar is at a familiar spot, the downtown streets of Long Beach, California. Kyle Kirkwood takes the race after starting from the pole position.

Kyle Kirkwood started the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach in pole position -- and finished where he started. Here's why this win was such a big deal.