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JUN 05, 2025

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Driver News

Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Fifth in Detroit Proves Kyffin Simpson’s Progress in Second Season

Chip Ganassi Racing's Kyffin Simpson (photo) finished a career-best fifth June 1 in the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.

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MAY 31, 2025

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Track News

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Laments Missed Chance for Pole

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in Detroit, including continued improvement for Graham Rahal (photo) and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.

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MAY 30, 2025

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Gets Up-Close View of Practice Dustup

News, notes and quotes Friday from around the paddock in Detroit, including more on the contact between Kyle Kirkwood (photo) and Will Power.

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MAY 28, 2025

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Editorial Staff

Michael Cannon, Mike Colliver Return to Coyne in Engineering Shakeup

Veteran engineer Michael Cannon (photo, facing camera) will work with Rinus VeeKay, while fellow veteran Mike Colliver will work with Jacob Abel.

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MAY 22, 2025

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Media Day Notebook: Josef Newgarden Stays Focused on Victory

News, notes and quotes Thursday from Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge Media Day, including Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren talking about a visit to IMS this week by two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson (photo).

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MAY 19, 2025

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Track News

Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying

Rinus VeeKay (photo) was at the center of the drama Sunday at IMS, as he was the last driver to qualify for the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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MAY 19, 2025

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Track News

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Pato O’Ward Finds Sweet Spot on Front Row

News, notes and quotes Sunday from Gasoline Alley in Indianapolis, including a challenging day for Team Penske (photo).

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MAY 18, 2025

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Track News

Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rookie Robert Shwartzman Shocks Field To Win Indy 500 Pole

Robert Shwartzman (photo, center) is the first rookie to win the pole for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" since Teo Fabi in 1983.

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MAY 18, 2025

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Track News

Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Practice Crash Parks Speedy Scott McLaughlin for Top 12 Qualifying

Scott McLaughlin (photo) was unhurt in a massive crash Sunday afternoon during practice before PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying resumes at IMS.

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MAY 18, 2025

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Track News

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Colton Herta Salvages Deep Starting Spot after Huge Crash

News, notes and quotes Saturday from around Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis, including Andretti Global helping Colton Herta get back on track after a big crash (photo).

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MAY 17, 2025

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Track News

Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Eyes 2nd Indy 500 Pole after Leading 1st Day of Qualifying

Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou (photo) recorded the fastest four-lap average speed of the first day of PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying, 233.043 mph.

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MAY 14, 2025

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Track News

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Pato O’Ward Ready To Break Through at Indy

News, notes and quotes from around Gasoline Alley on Wednesday at Indianapolis, including a visit from reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano (photo).