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JUN 12, 2025
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Flashback: A Look at Five Classic WWTR Races
Josef Newgarden (photo, front) bumped Team Penske teammate Simon Pagenaud (photo, yellow car) in a decisive pass for victory in 2017 at World Wide Technology Raceway, one of many exciting INDYCAR SERIES races at the 1.25-mile oval.
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JUN 01, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Santino Ferrucci Continues Foyt’s Recent Resurgence
News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday in Detroit, including Santino Ferrucci (photo, left) and Team President Larry Foyt (photo, right) celebrating a second consecutive runner-up finish.
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MAY 31, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Laments Missed Chance for Pole
News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in Detroit, including continued improvement for Graham Rahal (photo) and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.
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MAY 28, 2025
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INDYCAR.com

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Inside Line: Biggest Indianapolis 500 Takeaway?
The continued historical dominance of Alex Palou and the No. 10 DHL crew from Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) was a story that grabbed the attention of two members of the Inside Line panel.
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MAY 27, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge
Alex Palou's (photo, left) breakthrough victory Sunday at Indianapolis capped a recent string of strong performances by the Spaniard in the "500."
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MAY 26, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Earns Sweet Redemption with Third
News, notes and quotes Sunday from around Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis.
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MAY 26, 2025
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109th Indianapolis 500 Historical, Event Notes
A look at the milestones set Sunday in the 109th edition of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at IMS.
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MAY 25, 2025
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Wins Indianapolis 500 for First Oval Victory, Immortality
Alex Palou (photo) became the first Spanish driver to earn a spot on the Borg-Warner Trophy with his fifth victory in six NTT INDYCAR SERIES races this season.
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MAY 24, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

500 Miles Separate Field of 33 from Immortal Glory Sunday Afternoon
Plenty of history may be made in the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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MAY 24, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Indianapolis 500
Pato O'Ward (photo) is starting third Sunday, the second-most successful grid spot in Indianapolis 500 history. Only the pole winner has won more races.
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MAY 23, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Danny Sullivan Cherishes Homecoming during Special Year
News, notes and quotes Friday from Gasoline Alley on Miller Lite Carb Day at Indianapolis, including 21 Indy 500 winners (photo) gathering for the continuation of a new tradition.
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MAY 23, 2025
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Takes Top Spot in Final Indianapolis 500 Practice
Drivers and teams worked on race setups in traffic during the two-hour final practice Friday on Miller Lite Carb Day, but problems struck a handful of cars on the 2.5-mile oval.