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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Flu Fighter Marcus Armstrong Leads Meyer Shank 1-2 at Road America

The Kiwi (photo) and teammate Felix Rosenqvist were the quickest drivers in the opening practice for the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Presented by AMR.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Road America

Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard (photo) is among the favorites to win the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Presented by AMR on Sunday after winning the last race on a permanent road course, the Sonsio Grand Prix in May at Indianapolis.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Plenty at Stake for All Drivers Entering Second Half of 2026 Season

Christian Lundgaard (photo) is trying to become the highest-scoring driver for Arrow McLaren not named Pato O'Ward since O'Ward arrived at the team in 2020.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Plenty of Storylines To Add Spice To Second Half of Season

Alex Palou's pursuit of a record-tying fourth consecutive NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship and fifth overall is arguably the top storyline of the final nine races of 2026.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Drivers on Rise, Fall after Hectic Stretch

Victory in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge elevated Felix Rosenqvist's season to the highest of highs (photo).
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Marcus Ericsson Returns After Strong WWTR Race

The Andretti Global driver (photo) is back in the Power Rankings after finishing second Sunday night in the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Saves Best for Last To Win WWTR Pole

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES points leader and four-time champion (photo) became the first driver since 2011 to win four consecutive pole positions in a season.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Leaps to Top Late in Opening Practice at WWTR

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) seeks his first WWTR victory after four second-place finishes on the 1.25-mile oval near St. Louis.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: World Wide Technology Raceway

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) is a favorite to win again at WWTR after triumphing last year to end a long stretch of domination by Josef Newgarden and Scott Dixon at the 1.25-mile oval.
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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Inside Line: First-Time 2026 Winner Sunday at WWTR?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks recent strong short-oval performance makes ECR's Christian Rasmussen (photo) a smart pick to break through with a first 2026 victory Sunday night at World Wide Technology Raceway.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Tightens Grip on No. 1 After Detroit Win

A fourth victory in eight starts this season has the four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) on target for another title.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Series Leader Alex Palou Back on Top in Opening Detroit Practice

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver and three-time reigning series champion (photo) won this race in 2023 on the streets of the Motor City.