Kyffin Simpson Fastest In INDYCAR Sunday Morning Warmup at Java House Grand Prix Of Arlington

Chip Ganassi Racing driver tops the charts in pre-race session

Mar. 15, 2026 at 5:22pm

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Kyffin Simpson of Chip Ganassi Racing was the fastest driver in Sunday morning's INDYCAR Warmup session for the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington. Simpson's No. 8 Honda topped the charts in the final tune-up before the main race event.

Why it matters

The Sunday morning warmup session provides drivers and teams a crucial final opportunity to test their cars and make any last-minute adjustments before the start of the race. Simpson's strong performance suggests his car is well-prepared and he could be a top contender in the main event.

The details

Simpson's No. 8 Honda was the fastest car in the warmup session, edging out other top drivers like Kyle Kirkwood in the No. 27 car. The warmup session allows teams to fine-tune their cars' setups and gives drivers a chance to get a feel for the track conditions before the race.

  • The Sunday morning warmup session took place on March 15, 2026 ahead of the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.

The players

Kyffin Simpson

A driver for Chip Ganassi Racing who set the fastest time in the Sunday morning warmup session.

Kyle Kirkwood

A driver who finished second to Simpson in the Sunday morning warmup session.

Chip Ganassi Racing

The racing team that fields Kyffin Simpson's car.

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What’s next

The main Java House Grand Prix of Arlington race will take place later on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The takeaway

Kyffin Simpson's strong performance in the Sunday morning warmup suggests he could be a top contender to win the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington later in the day.