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Alex Palou Wowed by Dry Run in New IR-28 on IMS Road Course

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion got a chance Tuesday to run the new IR-28 car (photo, above) through its paces on a dry track on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Three Up, Three Down: Who's Rising, Falling Entering Final Six Races

Gearing Up, Portland

Gearing Up: Portland Launches Sprint to Championship

Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. Race Distance Increases to Full 250-Mile Test

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Who's Rising, Falling Entering Final Six Races

With six races remaining, momentum could decide the Astor Cup. Here's who's surging -- and who's searching for a turnaround -- entering Portland.

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Editorial Staff

Washington, D.C. Race Distance Increases to Full 250-Mile Test

The expanded race distance adds to the excitement of INDYCAR's first visit to the streets of Washington, D.C.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Portland Launches Sprint to Championship

Six races. Three time zones. Three track types. One championship on the line.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Completes First Validation Test of New IR-28 at IMS

Alexander Rossi (photo, main) took the new IR-28 for a spin Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Teams Chase Speed During Final Off Week of Season

Portland and Laguna Seca hosted valuable test sessions as teams looked to gain an edge before racing resumes.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Take A Look Inside Technology Driving New IR-28 Car

The IR-28 blends cutting-edge engineering with practical innovations to improve speed, safety and the racing fans love.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti, Tony Kanaan Join LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Ownership Group

Six Indianapolis 500 victories and 11 INDYCAR SERIES championships are added to LEGACY MOTOR CLUB's ownership ranks.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Minutes With: INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles About New Car

INDYCAR president discusses the vision, technology and testing behind the all-new IR-28.

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Editorial Staff

Inside Line: Most Striking Aspect of New Car?

There's so much new on the IR-28 (image, above) that it's not surprising the members of the Inside Line panel found many different appealing aspects of the new car unveiled Tuesday, July 28.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Mick Schumacher Quietly Becoming RLL's Oval Ace

Zero past oval experience hasn't stopped the rookie driver (photo) from emerging as one of the season's biggest surprises on circle tracks.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Tightens Grip on No. 1

Alex Palou stays on top as Juncos Hollinger Racing's Rinus VeeKay (photo) hangs tough.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dreyer & Reinbold Returns Full Time, Fulfilling Founder's Vision

The Reinbold family's racing legacy enters a new era with the longtime team's full-time return in 2027.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Wowed by Dry Run in New IR-28 on IMS Road Course

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion got a chance Tuesday to run the new IR-28 car (photo, above) through its paces on a dry track on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Mick Schumacher Quietly Becoming RLL's Oval Ace

Zero past oval experience hasn't stopped the rookie driver (photo) from emerging as one of the season's biggest surprises on circle tracks.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Tightens Grip on No. 1

Alex Palou stays on top as Juncos Hollinger Racing's Rinus VeeKay (photo) hangs tough.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Produces Gritty Drive to Third

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Monday at Nashville Superspeedway, including David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) driving from deep in the field toward the front twice in the race.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Drives Closer to Fourth Straight Title With Nashville Win

The Spaniard (photo) earned a series-leading fifth victory this season in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda and took an 83-point lead in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings with six races remaining this season.

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Editorial Staff

Nashville Race Distance Reduced to 225 Laps Due to Record Heat Forecast

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood will lead the 25-car field to the green flag at 3 p.m. ET Monday, live on FOX, FOX One and INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls.

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Editorial Staff

Nashville Race Rescheduled for 3 P.M. ET Monday Due to Rain

The 1.33-mile concrete oval was getting close to being dry for racing when another downpour swept through Middle Tennessee, forcing the postponement of the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix presented by OnlyBulls until Monday. FOX will televise the race live.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Rides Roller Coaster of a Day

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in Nashville, where David Malukas (photo) crashed, missed qualifying, spent time at a hospital and returned to lead the final practice.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Snatches Nashville Pole From Oval King Josef Newgarden

The Andretti Global driver (photo) earned his first NTT P1 Award of the season and the fourth of his career Saturday at Nashville Superspeedway.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Leads Crash-Shortened Practice at Nashville

The Andretti Global star (photo) was the only driver to top 197 mph Saturday morning on the 1.33-mile concrete oval.

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Editorial Staff

Favorites and Sleepers: Nashville

Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward is a driver to watch this Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway, as he has four career oval victories and won the last NTT INDYCAR SERIES event, on July 5 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

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Editorial Staff

Special (De)Livery: Nashville

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and rookie Mick Schumacher welcome new sponsor Vanda Pharmaceuticals to the No. 47 Honda (image) this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dreyer & Reinbold Returns Full Time, Fulfilling Founder's Vision

The Reinbold family's racing legacy enters a new era with the longtime team's full-time return in 2027.

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Editorial Staff

Dreyer & Reinbold Buys RLL Charter, To Return Full Time in 2027

The Indiana-based team last competed full time in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2012.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Produces Gritty Drive to Third

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Monday at Nashville Superspeedway, including David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) driving from deep in the field toward the front twice in the race.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Drives Closer to Fourth Straight Title With Nashville Win

The Spaniard (photo) earned a series-leading fifth victory this season in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda and took an 83-point lead in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings with six races remaining this season.

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Editorial Staff

Nashville Race Distance Reduced to 225 Laps Due to Record Heat Forecast

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood will lead the 25-car field to the green flag at 3 p.m. ET Monday, live on FOX, FOX One and INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls.

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Nashville Race Rescheduled for 3 P.M. ET Monday Due to Rain

The 1.33-mile concrete oval was getting close to being dry for racing when another downpour swept through Middle Tennessee, forcing the postponement of the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix presented by OnlyBulls until Monday. FOX will televise the race live.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Rides Roller Coaster of a Day

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in Nashville, where David Malukas (photo) crashed, missed qualifying, spent time at a hospital and returned to lead the final practice.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Snatches Nashville Pole From Oval King Josef Newgarden

The Andretti Global driver (photo) earned his first NTT P1 Award of the season and the fourth of his career Saturday at Nashville Superspeedway.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Leads Crash-Shortened Practice at Nashville

The Andretti Global star (photo) was the only driver to top 197 mph Saturday morning on the 1.33-mile concrete oval.

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Favorites and Sleepers: Nashville

Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward is a driver to watch this Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway, as he has four career oval victories and won the last NTT INDYCAR SERIES event, on July 5 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Special (De)Livery: Nashville

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and rookie Mick Schumacher welcome new sponsor Vanda Pharmaceuticals to the No. 47 Honda (image) this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Longer Race Could Change Strategies Sunday on Nashville Oval

Josef Newgarden (photo) and the rest of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES field will race 300 laps Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway, up from 225 in 2025.