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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Season, Title Race Wide Open After Thrilling, Popular Early Dash

Just 41 points separate the top five drivers in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after an exciting opening stretch of the season that has featured three different winners in three races, each from different teams.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Kyle Kirkwood Reaches Summit for First Time

Alexander Rossi of ECR (photo) is hanging tough in the Power Rankings after another top-10 finish last Sunday at Arlington.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Outduels Champ To Win Arlington, Take Series Lead

The Andretti Global driver (photo, center) earned his first victory of the season and the sixth of his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career.
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Kyffin Simpson Paces Windy Warmup in Arlington

Steady winds of 20 mph, with gusts approaching 40 mph, challenged the Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) and the other 24 drivers in the field for the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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7 DAYS AGO
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Quick Qualifying Puts Will Power on Solid Ground

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Arlington, including Will Power (photo) hoping to turn around his slow start with Andretti Global after qualifying fourth.
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MAR 12, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Perked Up for Winning Brew at ‘Home’ Arlington

The ECR driver (photo) seeks his third career street-circuit victory this weekend at the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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MAR 10, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: New(garden) Sheriff in Town Heading to Texas

David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) climbed the rankings this week after earning his first career NTT P1 Award and finishing third at Phoenix.
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MAR 08, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Good Ranchers 250

The first NTT INDYCAR SERIES race at Phoenix Raceway (photo) since 2018 was an electrifying contest, with a staggering 565 on-track passes, including 323 for position -- both series records at the 1-mile oval.
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MAR 08, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Balancing Act Falls Just Short for Pato O’Ward

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Phoenix, including Arrow McLaren driver O'Ward earning his second straight top-five finish this season.
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MAR 08, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Seething Christian Rasmussen Laments Lost Win after Late Contact

Christian Rasmussen (photo, left) dazzled the big crowd at Phoenix Raceway by leading five times for 69 laps in the No. 21 ECR Stevia Splenda Chevrolet.
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MAR 07, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Hunts Down Victory, Takes Series Lead at Phoenix

The two-time series champion and Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner (photo) earned the 33rd victory of his career in the Good Ranchers 250.
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MAR 07, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Proves He’s Mortal Friday at Phoenix

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Phoenix, including series leader and four-time series champion Alex Palou (photo) rallying from a tough practice session to qualify 10th.