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Inside Line: Next First-Time Oval Winner?
One member of the Inside Line panel thinks David Malukas of A.J. Foyt Enterprises (photo) will break through with his first oval victory -- and first NTT INDYCAR SERIES win overall -- either at Milwaukee or Nashville to close the 2025 season.
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Special (De)Livery: Milwaukee
There will be plenty of new and returning looks this weekend at Milwaukee, including this tribute livery and number change on Jacob Abel's Honda (photo) honoring the 50th anniversary of the Miller Lite brand.
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Inside Line: What Caught Your Eye at Portland Other Than Obvious?
Alexander Rossi's (photo) first top-five finish this season for Ed Carpenter Racing grabbed the attention of one member of the Inside Line panel at Portland.
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Curt Cavin

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Instant Recall: BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland
Will Power (photo) ended an 0-for-2025 streak for Team Penske with his victory in a dramatic, exciting race Sunday at Portland International Raceway.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Conor Daly, Christian Rasmussen See Clash Differently
News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Portland, including a difference in opinion between Christian Rasmussen (photo, left) and Conor Daly after their early-race incidents.
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Paul Kelly

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Will Power Wins at Portland; Alex Palou Claims Fourth Championship
Will Power of Team Penske (photo, center) earned his first victory since also winning last season at Portland International Raceway.
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Tire Choice May Be Pivotal Sunday at Portland
News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at Portland International Raceway, including drivers mulling various tire strategy options for the race Sunday.
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Paul Kelly

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Christian Lundgaard Wins Portland Pole; Pato O’Ward Starting First
Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo) earned the third NTT P1 Award of his career Saturday at Portland International Raceway but will start seventh in the race due to a six-spot grid penalty for an unapproved engine change.
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Eric Smith

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Practice Shots: Pato O’Ward Needs More Pace To Parry Alex Palou
Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo, right) clocked in ninth overall in practice Friday for the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland presented by askROI.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

One Race Nearly Over, Another Red Hot Heading Into Portland
Alex Palou can clinch his fourth NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship this Sunday at Portland International Raceway (photo), but the series Rookie of the Year race remains wide open with three races to go.
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Inside Line: Who Will Break Into Win Column in Last Three Races?
One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Christian Rasmussen of Ed Carpenter Racing (photo) will win one of the last two oval races of the 2025 season.
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Curt Cavin

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Gearing Up: Alex Palou Near Title at Portland; Others Seek Big Win
Reigning Portland winner Will Power (photo, right) is one of the drivers looking to enter Victory Circle for the first time in 2025 this weekend, while Alex Palou (photo, left) can clinch his fourth series championship.