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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2027 Driver Lineup Update: Few Empty Seats Remaining

Reigning INDY NXT by Firestone champion Nikita Johnson (photo) could be in line for a ride with Dale Coyne Racing in the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season after testing with the team recently.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

The Ones That Got Away: Biggest Heartbreaks of 2026

Romain Grosjean of Dale Coyne Racing had his first career NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory in sight on the streets of Markham (photo), but Marcus Ericsson passed him late in the race and drove away to victory.
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OCT 22, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Race On: A Look at Most Competitive Events of 2026 Season

The stirring late charge to victory by Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson (photo) at the inaugural event at Markham was the highlight of one of the most competitive races of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
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OCT 20, 2026
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Who Will Be INDYCAR SERIES’ 300th Driver To Enter Victory Lane?

David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) is a prime candidate to become the 300th different winner in INDYCAR SERIES history after scoring four second-place finishes in 2026 during his first season with the iconic team.
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OCT 20, 2026
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Notebook: Team Penske, Hitachi Extend Partnership

The sponsorship, which began in 2012, is a cornerstone of Hitachi and Team Penske’s multifaceted partnership.
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OCT 07, 2026
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ECR, Chevrolet Agree to Multiyear Partnership Extension

Chevrolet has powered ECR drivers to nine INDYCAR SERIES victories and six poles since their partnership started in 2012.
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SEP 06, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dennis Hauger Hangs On To Win Tight Rookie of the Year Race

The Dale Coyne Racing driver (photo) followed his 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone championship with 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year honors.
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SEP 06, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Ends Drought With Dominant Laguna Seca Win

The Team Penske driver (photo) led 87 of 95 laps to earn his first victory since September 2024 at the Milwaukee Mile, a span of 36 races.
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SEP 03, 2026
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Eric Smith

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Everything On The Line for Title Trio in Dramatic Laguna Seca Finale

HMD Motorsports driver Enzo Fittipaldi (photo) trails series leader Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR by just three points entering this weekend's season-ending doubleheader.
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AUG 31, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Still Plenty at Stake in Season Finale This Weekend at Laguna Seca

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) is one of three drivers separated by just four points in the race for second in the series standings entering the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey.
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AUG 31, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Snap-on INDYCAR Weekend

It's tough to steal some spotlight from a driver who won two races on one day like Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward, but that's exactly what Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou (photo) did Sunday at Milwaukee after clinching his fifth series title.
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AUG 30, 2026
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Paul Kelly

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Pato O'Ward Sweeps Milwaukee; Alex Palou Clinches Fifth Series Title

Arrow McLaren driver O'Ward (photo) became the first INDYCAR SERIES driver to win two races in one day since Rick Mears in 1981, while Chip Ganassi Racing's Palou became the youngest-ever five-time series champion.