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Kyle Kirkwood Keeps Pressure on by Leading Mid-Ohio Practice

Kyle Kirkwood (photo) has won a career-high three NTT INDYCAR SERIES races this season and is second in the championship standings.

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Josef Newgarden

Practice Shots: Unpredictability Is Predictable at Mid-Ohio

Scott McLaughlin

Favorites and Sleepers: Mid-Ohio

Jonathan Diuguid

Jonathan Diuguid Takes Over as Penske Racing President

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Inside Line: Who Ends Alex Palou-Kyle Kirkwood Streak at Mid-Ohio?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward will repeat as winner at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this Sunday, becoming the first driver other than Alex Palou or Kyle Kirkwood to enter Victory Lane in 2025.

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Inside Line: Who Needs Strongest Second Half?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Colton Herta (photo) is coming to a handful of strong tracks for him in the second half of the season, providing optimism he can climb from 10th in the series standings.

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NTT INDYCAR SERIES Prepares To Introduce Innovative New Car for 2028

Extensive planning and collaborative design work continues for the new Dallara chassis, with thorough on-track testing scheduled for early 2026.

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Inside Line: Which Rival Is Alex Palou’s Biggest Concern?

Two members of the Inside Line panel think reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion and current points leader Alex Palou (photo, right) has little to worry about in the title race this summer.

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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: Marcus Armstrong, Christian Rasmussen Jump In

Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global (photo) has won two straight NTT INDYCAR SERIES races, but it wasn't enough to topple championship leader Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing from the top of the Power Rankings.

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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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Inside Line: Intrigue About WWTR Race?

There always seems to be a surprise podium contender in NTT INDYCAR SERIES races at World Wide Technology Raceway, and one member of the Inside Line panel is eyeing Conor Daly for a top-three finish this Sunday night.

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Inside Line: Biggest Surprise So Far This Season?

Strong performances through seven races by the Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian pairing of Marcus Armstrong (photo, left) and Felix Rosenqvist (photo, right) have surprised and impressed one of the Inside Line panelists.

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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: Detroit Victory Helps Kirkwood Climb

Kyle Kirkwood's (photo) second win of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season helped him jump to the No. 2 spot.

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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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Inside Line: Who Will Win 109th Indianapolis 500?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Conor Daly (photo) will become the first Indiana native to win "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" since Wilbur Shaw in 1940.

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Inside Line: Who Will Win Indianapolis 500 Pole?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Josef Newgarden (photo) will start his drive for an unprecedented three straight Indy 500 victories from the pole.

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Eric Smith

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MSR, Felix Rosenqvist Gaining Confidence, Climbing Into Series Elite

Felix Rosenqvist (photo) has climbed to fourth in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings at the halfway point of the season as Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb-Agajanian heads to its home race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

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Fans Can Vote for Alex Palou To Win ESPY as Best Driver

Alex Palou (photo) of Chip Ganassi Racing won his second straight NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship and third overall in 2024.

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Pato O’Ward Stays Confident of Title Hopes as Second Half Approaches

Pato O'Ward (photo) has gained ground on Alex Palou by finishing ahead of championship leader in both races in June, trimming the gap to 73 points.

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Curt Cavin

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WWTR Offers Scott McLaughlin Chance To Wipe Away May Memories

Scott McLaughlin (photo) has never won at World Wide Technology Raceway, but he has four top-five finishes and two poles at the 1.25-mile oval.

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Graham Rahal Reflective, Still Hungry as Milestone Approaches This Weekend

Graham Rahal (photo) will become just the 11th driver to reach 300 INDYCAR SERIES starts this Sunday evening at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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History Shows Josef Newgarden Can Rebound in Second Half

Josef Newgarden (photo) won last season at World Wide Technology Raceway, the next stop on the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES calendar. He has five career victories on the oval near St. Louis.

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Curt Cavin

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Fifth in Detroit Proves Kyffin Simpson’s Progress in Second Season

Chip Ganassi Racing's Kyffin Simpson (photo) finished a career-best fifth June 1 in the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.

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Alex Palou Savors Spoils of ‘500’ Victory, Big Media Interest during NYC Tour

Indy 500 winner Alex Palou (photo, left) was an in-studio guest on the popular daily FOX Sports show "First Things First," where he watched co-host Nick Wright (photo, right) drink the winner's bottle of milk.

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Power Rankings: David Malukas Jumps into Top 10 after Strong ‘500’

David Malukas (photo) of A.J. Foyt Enterprises joined the Power Rankings after his impressive second-place finish in the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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Simon Pagenaud Teaching Indy Secrets to Eager Pupil Scott McLaughlin

2019 Indy 500 winner Simon Pagenaud (left) is advising 2024 "500" pole sitter Scott McLaughlin this month at Indianapolis.

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Nolan Siegel Brings Winning Mindset to ‘500’ from 2024 Lessons

Nolan Siegel (photo) will start 24th Sunday with Arrow McLaren after failing to qualify for the 2024 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge with Dale Coyne Racing.

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Will Power Preparing Differently for ‘500’ in Pivotal Year for Career

Will Power (photo) aims to have a better-handling No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet in traffic this May after qualifying on the front row last year.

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Jonathan Diuguid Takes Over as Penske Racing President

Longtime Team Penske engineer and executive Jonathan Diuguid (photo) was promoted to president of Penske Racing on July 4.

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Improving RLL Seeks Some Buckeyes’ Magic Mojo at Mid-Ohio

Graham Rahal (photo) has qualified for the Firestone Fast Six in three consecutive road or street course races this season, a first in his illustrious INDYCAR SERIES career.

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MSR To Honor Iconic Rock Band’s Final Show with Mid-Ohio Livery

Lead singer Ozzy Osbourne of the legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath will be featured on Felix Rosenqvist's No. 60 Honda of Meyer Shank Racing this weekend.

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Improving Foyt Team Closing in on Elusive Win With Steady Speed

AJ Foyt Racing President Larry Foyt (photo, right) is leading a resurgence of the fabled team this season with drivers Santino Ferrucci (photo, left) and David Malukas.

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Droplight To Sponsor Louis Foster, RLL for Rest of 2025 Season

Rookie Louis Foster will drive the No. 45 Droplight-sponsored Honda (photo) for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing for the remainder of the 2025 season.

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ABC Supply, AJ Foyt Racing Help Raise $4.7 Million for Injured Veterans

AJ Foyt Racing driver Santino Ferrucci (photo, center) met during the Month of May with injured veterans who are helped by Homes For Our Troops.

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Michael Cannon, Mike Colliver Return to Coyne in Engineering Shakeup

Veteran engineer Michael Cannon (photo, facing camera) will work with Rinus VeeKay, while fellow veteran Mike Colliver will work with Jacob Abel.

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Team Penske Parts Company with Three Members of Management

Team Penske parted Wednesday from the organization with Team President Tim Cindric (photo), INDYCAR Managing Director Ron Ruzewski and INDYCAR General Manager Kyle Moyer.

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MSR Launches Indy 500 Collaboration with SiriusXM’s Turbo, Rock Legends CREED

Felix Rosenqvist will drive the No. 60 Meyer Shank Racing Honda with this colorful livery representing the iconic rock band CREED.

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Foyt Teams Up Again with ABC Supply To Drive Support for Veterans

Santino Ferrucci (photo) once again will drive the No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet with a patriotic Homes For Our Troops livery during the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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Verizon Commits $6 Million To Support Veteran Debt Relief with Team Penske, Colts

This initiative includes a $4 million collaboration with Team Penske during the Month of May.

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Rahal Letterman Lanigan Hires Jay Frye as President

Jay Frye (photo) has more than three decades of experience in motorsports management.