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7 HOURS AGO

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

O'Ward Seeks Race Wins to Close Gap on Series Leader Palou

Arrow McLaren driver has delivered consistency in season's first five races.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Can Anyone Take May Sweep Broom from Alex Palou?

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) leading the field has become a common sight on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, as he has won the Sonsio Grand Prix three of the last four years, including the last two seasons.

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5 DAYS AGO

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Inside Line: Biggest Takeaway From Indy 500 Open Test?

Conor Daly (photo) and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing impressed two members of the Inside Line panel during the Indianapolis 500 Open Test this week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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6 DAYS AGO

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Aiming for Another Picture-Perfect May

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Wednesday at Indianapolis, including reigning Indy 500 winner Alex Palou (photo) snapping photos around the IMS facility.

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6 DAYS AGO

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rookie Caio Collet Tows to Top on Final Day of Indy 500 Open Test

The AJ Foyt Racing driver (photo) was one of just two competitors to top 226 mph during the two-day test preparing drivers and teams for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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APR 27, 2026

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Indy 500 Open Test Providing May Preview This Week

All action Tuesday and Wednesday from IMS will be streamed live on the INDYCAR YouTube channel.

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APR 21, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Felix Rosenqvist, Scott Dixon Climb After Podiums

The top three drivers in the Power Rankings are unchanged, led by series leader and Long Beach winner Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo).

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APR 20, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Counts Points, Limits Damage

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Long Beach, including Kyle Kirkwood (photo) managing risk in the closing stretches of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

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APR 19, 2026

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Quick Pit Work, Pace Help Alex Palou Run Away to Win at Long Beach

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) took the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship lead with his third victory in five races this season.

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APR 19, 2026

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Jumps to Top of Eventful Long Beach Warmup

The two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion and 2022 Long Beach winner was the fourth different driver to lead one of the four on-track sessions this weekend.

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APR 19, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Data Blackout Helps Scott Dixon Find Elusive Pace

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Long Beach, including Scott Dixon earning a spot in the Firestone Fast Six for the first time in more than a year.