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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Who's Rising, Falling Entering Final Six Races

With six races remaining, momentum could decide the Astor Cup. Here's who's surging -- and who's searching for a turnaround -- entering Portland.
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Curt Cavin

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Gearing Up: Portland Launches Sprint to Championship

Six races. Three time zones. Three track types. One championship on the line.
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Eric Smith

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Alexander Rossi Completes First Validation Test of New IR-28 at IMS

Alexander Rossi (photo, main) took the new IR-28 for a spin Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Eric Smith

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Test Patterns: Teams Chase Speed During Final Off Week of Season

Portland and Laguna Seca hosted valuable test sessions as teams looked to gain an edge before racing resumes.
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What They're Saying About New IR-28 Chassis

Comments from drivers and other members of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES paddock about the exciting new car (image, above) unveiled July 28.
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New NTT INDYCAR SERIES Race Car Introduced for 2028 and Beyond

The IR-28 (image, above) is faster, lighter and built to break records in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
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JUL 27, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Holds All the Cards Entering Final Stretch

The four-time champion (photo, top) begins the final six races with an extra test, an 83-point cushion and a chance to move closer to INDYCAR SERIES history.
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JUL 23, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Tightens Grip on No. 1

Alex Palou stays on top as Juncos Hollinger Racing's Rinus VeeKay (photo) hangs tough.
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JUL 23, 2026
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2027 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Set for March 5-7

The annual waterfront street race returns to downtown St. Petersburg on March 5-7, 2027.
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JUL 22, 2026
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Inside Line: Biggest Surprise Through Two-Thirds of the 2026 Season

A championship runaway, a stunning driver move and more surprises from 2026.
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JUL 21, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix

The championship fight isn't over, but Alex Palou (photo) has the rest of the field on the ropes.
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JUL 20, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Produces Gritty Drive to Third

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Monday at Nashville Superspeedway, including David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) driving from deep in the field toward the front twice in the race.