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The King’s Reign Continues; Double Win Launches Pato O’Ward

Clinching a fifth NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship -- including four in a row -- helped to keep Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) atop the rankings after yet another race.

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Rinus VeeKay

Rinus VeeKay Continues To Reach Goals in Banner Season for JHR

Kyle Kirkwood

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

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Instant Recall: Snap-on INDYCAR Weekend

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Inside Line: What To Watch at Milwaukee Besides Title Fight?

Six-time INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon (photo) has just three chances left this year to extend his streak to 22 consecutive seasons with at least one victory, and he won at Milwaukee in 2009.

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Inside Line: Most Interesting Aspect of Freedom 250 Grand Prix?

An auto race will take place on the streets of the United States capital city for the first time this Sunday with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Inside Line: How Many Races Will Alex Palou Win This Season?

The popular consensus among the panel is that the Chip Ganassi Racing superstar (photo) will enter Victory Lane two more times in 2026, for a total of eight wins. But one panelist wants to see the Spaniard run the table.

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Inside Line: What’s Grabbing Your Attention Besides Title Race?

The "lame duck" dynamic between three prominent drivers and the teams they will exit after this season, including Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo, above), is a point of focus for one Inside Line panelist.

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Eric Smith

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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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Washington, D.C. Race Distance Increases to Full 250-Mile Test

The expanded race distance adds to the excitement of INDYCAR's first visit to the streets of Washington, D.C.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Take A Look Inside Technology Driving New IR-28 Car

The IR-28 blends cutting-edge engineering with practical innovations to improve speed, safety and the racing fans love.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti, Tony Kanaan Join LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Ownership Group

Six Indianapolis 500 victories and 11 INDYCAR SERIES championships are added to LEGACY MOTOR CLUB's ownership ranks.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Minutes With: INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles About New Car

INDYCAR president discusses the vision, technology and testing behind the all-new IR-28.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

The King’s Reign Continues; Double Win Launches Pato O’Ward

Clinching a fifth NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship -- including four in a row -- helped to keep Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) atop the rankings after yet another race.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rinus VeeKay Continues To Reach Goals in Banner Season for JHR

The Dutchman (photo) is headed toward the best finish in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings by a Juncos Hollinger Racing driver in team history.

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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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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Christian Lundgaard Shows Oval Chops in Breakthrough

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock in Milwaukee, where Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard (photo) earned his first career podium finish on an oval.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Champ Already Has Eyes on Sixth Title After Milwaukee Clincher

Team owner Chip Ganassi, Alex Palou and strategist Barry Wanser (photo, from left) have combined to win five NTT INDYCAR SERIES championships in the last six seasons.

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Alex Palou: 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Champion

Fast facts about the Chip Ganassi Racing driver who won his fifth series championship Sunday at Milwaukee.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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.

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Honda Clinches 12th INDYCAR SERIES Manufacturers’ Title

Honda earned its first INDYCAR SERIES manufacturers' title 30 years ago, in 1996.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Drives to Milwaukee Win; Alex Palou Zeroes In on Another Title

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) earned his second victory of the season in the Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250. The completion of the Snap-on Makers and Fixers 250, suspended yesterday, starts at 6 p.m. ET today (FS1).

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Drivers Brace for Long, Strategic Sunday at Milwaukee

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at Milwaukee, where Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson and the rest of the field are pondering strategic options with as many as 410 laps looming Sunday at the Milwaukee Mile.

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Plenty of Action On Tap Sunday After Rain Halts Race One in Milwaukee

Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo, front) will lead the field back to the green flag for the completion of the Snap-on Makers and Fixers 250 at 9 a.m. ET Sunday on FS1 and FOX One. The Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 will start at 1 p.m. ET Sunday on FOX and FOX One.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

The King’s Reign Continues; Double Win Launches Pato O’Ward

Clinching a fifth NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship -- including four in a row -- helped to keep Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) atop the rankings after yet another race.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rinus VeeKay Continues To Reach Goals in Banner Season for JHR

The Dutchman (photo) is headed toward the best finish in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings by a Juncos Hollinger Racing driver in team history.

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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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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Christian Lundgaard Shows Oval Chops in Breakthrough

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock in Milwaukee, where Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard (photo) earned his first career podium finish on an oval.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Champ Already Has Eyes on Sixth Title After Milwaukee Clincher

Team owner Chip Ganassi, Alex Palou and strategist Barry Wanser (photo, from left) have combined to win five NTT INDYCAR SERIES championships in the last six seasons.

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Alex Palou: 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Champion

Fast facts about the Chip Ganassi Racing driver who won his fifth series championship Sunday at Milwaukee.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Drives to Milwaukee Win; Alex Palou Zeroes In on Another Title

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) earned his second victory of the season in the Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250. The completion of the Snap-on Makers and Fixers 250, suspended yesterday, starts at 6 p.m. ET today (FS1).

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Drivers Brace for Long, Strategic Sunday at Milwaukee

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at Milwaukee, where Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson and the rest of the field are pondering strategic options with as many as 410 laps looming Sunday at the Milwaukee Mile.

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Plenty of Action On Tap Sunday After Rain Halts Race One in Milwaukee

Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo, front) will lead the field back to the green flag for the completion of the Snap-on Makers and Fixers 250 at 9 a.m. ET Sunday on FS1 and FOX One. The Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 will start at 1 p.m. ET Sunday on FOX and FOX One.

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Rain Forces Completion of Race One to Sunday at Milwaukee

Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo, front) will lead the field back to the green flag for the completion of the Snap-on Makers and Fixers 250 at 9 a.m. ET Sunday on FS1 and FOX One. The Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 will start at 1 p.m. ET Sunday on FOX and FOX One.