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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2027 Driver Lineup Update: Few Empty Seats Remaining

Reigning INDY NXT by Firestone champion Nikita Johnson (photo) could be in line for a ride with Dale Coyne Racing in the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season after testing with the team recently.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

The Ones That Got Away: Biggest Heartbreaks of 2026

Romain Grosjean of Dale Coyne Racing had his first career NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory in sight on the streets of Markham (photo), but Marcus Ericsson passed him late in the race and drove away to victory.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Nikita Johnson Savors Next Career Step With First INDYCAR SERIES Test

The 2026 INDY NXT champion (photo) turned his first laps in NTT INDYCAR SERIES machinery Oct. 26 at Barber Motorsports Park with Dale Coyne Racing.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Race On: A Look at Most Competitive Events of 2026 Season

The stirring late charge to victory by Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson (photo) at the inaugural event at Markham was the highlight of one of the most competitive races of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
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Editorial Staff

Who Will Be INDYCAR SERIES’ 300th Driver To Enter Victory Lane?

David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) is a prime candidate to become the 300th different winner in INDYCAR SERIES history after scoring four second-place finishes in 2026 during his first season with the iconic team.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Domination Station: Five Most Punishing Performances of 2026

Pato O'Ward's two victories in the Snap-on INDYCAR Weekend at the Milwaukee Mile (photo) marked the first sweep of a doubleheader by an NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver since 2023.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Surprise, Surprise: Biggest 2026 Stunners in NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Scott Dixon's decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) to join Arrow McLaren after 24 full-time seasons, 58 wins and six series championships with CGR made major headlines.
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Inside Line: Most Interesting 2027 Open Seat or Silly Season Driver?

The 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES destination of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone champion Nikita Johnson (photo) intrigues one member of the panel.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey

Scott McLaughlin (photo, right front) dominated the season-ending NTT INDYCAR SERIES race, but the results Sunday still settled plenty of scores in the standings and set the table for a fascinating 2027 season.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dennis Hauger Hangs On To Win Tight Rookie of the Year Race

The Dale Coyne Racing driver (photo) followed his 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone championship with 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year honors.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Ends Drought With Dominant Laguna Seca Win

The Team Penske driver (photo) led 87 of 95 laps to earn his first victory since September 2024 at the Milwaukee Mile, a span of 36 races.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Laguna Seca

The No. 10 DHL Lightning Bolt Honda (photo) driven by Alex Palou will be the car to beat Sunday in the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, as the Chip Ganassi Racing superstar has won this race three of the last four years.