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Felix Rosenqvist claims IndyCar pole as series looks to manage slick Texas track

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Felix Rosenqvist earned a much-needed pole Saturday in qualifying at Texas Motor Speedway, where IndyCar is desperately trying to develop a second passing lane in what could be the final race for the series at the track.

Rosenqvist turned two laps at 221.110 mph in his Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet, and the time stood as 16 drivers tried to knock him off the pole. Scott McLaughlin, winner of the season-opening race at St. Petersburg last month, was the final driver to qualify and just missed bumping the Swede from the top starting spot.