Palou’s five straight poles: a 38-year throwback to Zanardi and Sullivan
Reigning champion Alex Palou just locked five straight IndyCar poles at Road America, matching a feat last seen in 1988. It’s the clearest sign yet that the 2026 title fight may tilt his way.
Alex Palou has claimed five straight poles, the first such streak since 1988, after dominating qualifying at Road America. Palou’s streak stretches from Nashville in May through Road America in August, a run that ties him to legends Alex Zanardi and Danny Sullivan, the last drivers to achieve the feat 38 years ago. 168s at the subsequent rounds.
