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ECR Makes Major Investment in In-House Simulator Technology

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES team has invested in tools (image) from Dynisma, a United Kingdom-based leader in vehicle simulation.
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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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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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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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Notebook: Team Penske, Hitachi Extend Partnership

The sponsorship, which began in 2012, is a cornerstone of Hitachi and Team Penske’s multifaceted partnership.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Hustles IR-28 Through More Development at Sebring

The ECR driver (photo) continued development of the IR-28 at one of the sport’s toughest testing grounds.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Shake It Up: Alex Palou Puts IR-28 Through Pounding Paces at Sebring

The five-time and reigning series champion for Chip Ganassi Racing turned 43 laps Monday (photo) at the notoriously bumpy Sebring International Raceway circuit.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDYCAR Notebook: IR-28 Hits Road for Sebring Test Next Week

The new IR-28 chassis (photo) will be tested at a track other than Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time Oct. 12-13.
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ECR, Chevrolet Agree to Multiyear Partnership Extension

Chevrolet has powered ECR drivers to nine INDYCAR SERIES victories and six poles since their partnership started in 2012.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Confident of Progress After ‘Pretty Terrible Year’

The ECR driver (photo) ended the season on an upbeat note with a third-place finish at the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

IR-28 Remains On Target in Development After IMS Oval Test

INDYCAR and Dallara officials gained valuable technical information in the first superspeedway test of the IR-28 chassis (photo), which will make its competition debut at the start of the 2028 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.