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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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INDYCAR.com

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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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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Will Power Fitting In With Streamlined Andretti

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Tuesday in Indianapolis, including Andretti Global's newest driver (photo) settling in with the team after 17 consecutive "500" starts with Team Penske.
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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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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Felix Rosenqvist Riding Wave Entering Special Month of May

The Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian driver (photo, left) climbed to ninth in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after finishing second in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.
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FOX Ratings Soar for Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

A big increase in viewers watched Scott Dixon (photo) finish third in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.
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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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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Alex Palou (photo) has won 11 of the last 22 NTT INDYCAR SERIES races dating to the start of the 2025 season, an incredible win rate of 50 percent.
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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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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.