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Conor Daly To Drive for Dreyer & Reinbold in Indy 500

The popular veteran (photo) has five top-10 finishes in 12 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge starts.

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Power Rankings: New(garden) Sheriff in Town Heading to Texas

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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: New(garden) Sheriff in Town Heading to Texas

David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) climbed the rankings this week after earning his first career NTT P1 Award and finishing third at Phoenix.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Phoenix

Christian Rasmussen (photo) of ECR won the last NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on a 1-mile oval, earning his first career victory last August at the Milwaukee Mile.

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Inside Line: St. Pete Takeaway (Besides Alex Palou Is Really Good)?

One member of the Inside Line panel was impressed with the quiet climb from starting 23rd to finishing seventh by Josef Newgarden of Team Penske (photo).

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Guess Who Is Still No. 1?

Romain Grosjean (photo, above) led two Dale Coyne Racing drivers in the top 10 of the Power Rankings after the team's strong opener at St. Petersburg.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: St. Petersburg

Andretti Global driver Kyle Kirkwood (photo), a Florida native, could score a home-state victory this season as one of the favorites at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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Inside Line: Wishes for St. Petersburg?

One member of the Inside Line panel wants to see fireworks between 2025 champion Alex Palou (photo, top) and 2025 runner-up Pato O'Ward (photo, bottom) during the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg this Sunday.

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Inside Line: Who’s Flying Under the Radar in 2026?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Scott McLaughlin (photo) will return to the top five of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings and contend for victory in the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Rasmussen Aims To Build on Oval Success in 2026

The Danish driver (photo) was the third-highest points scorer on ovals in the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

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Inside Line: Sebring Test Takeaways, Phoenix Test Expectations

One member of the Inside Line panel was impressed by the performance of new Juncos Hollinger Racing teammates Rinus VeeKay and Sting Ray Robb (photo) this week at the private team test at Sebring.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Plots 2026 Comeback With ‘Full Attack’

The two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) for Team Penske seeks to rebound from a 12th-place finish in the standings last season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Return to Karting Roots Energizes Marcus Armstrong for 2026 Season

The New Zealand native finished inside the top 10 of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings for the first time in 2025.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Mick Schumacher Gets Hang of Oval Laps in First Test

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES rookie (photo) will make his first career oval start with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing on Saturday, March 7 at Phoenix Raceway.

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Conor Daly To Drive for Dreyer & Reinbold in Indy 500

The popular veteran (photo) has five top-10 finishes in 12 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge starts.

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Special (De)Livery: Arlington

Felix Rosenqvist and Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian are celebrating the 150th anniversary of Texas A&M University with this special livery this weekend at the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: New(garden) Sheriff in Town Heading to Texas

David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) climbed the rankings this week after earning his first career NTT P1 Award and finishing third at Phoenix.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Plenty of Excitement, Unknowns for Arlington Debut

Josef Newgarden (photo) of Team Penske is riding high into Texas for the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington after winning last Saturday at Phoenix and taking the series points lead.

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Marcus Ericsson, Andretti Global Welcome New Partner at Arlington

InPwr Inc., an award-winning design-build electrical firm, will serve as the primary partner for the Swedish driver at Arlington, the Milwaukee Mile doubleheader and the season finale at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Good Ranchers 250

The first NTT INDYCAR SERIES race at Phoenix Raceway (photo) since 2018 was an electrifying contest, with a staggering 565 on-track passes, including 323 for position -- both series records at the 1-mile oval.

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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Balancing Act Falls Just Short for Pato O’Ward

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Phoenix, including Arrow McLaren driver O'Ward earning his second straight top-five finish this season.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Seething Christian Rasmussen Laments Lost Win after Late Contact

Christian Rasmussen (photo, left) dazzled the big crowd at Phoenix Raceway by leading five times for 69 laps in the No. 21 ECR Stevia Splenda Chevrolet.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Hunts Down Victory, Takes Series Lead at Phoenix

The two-time series champion and Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner (photo) earned the 33rd victory of his career in the Good Ranchers 250.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Proves He’s Mortal Friday at Phoenix

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Phoenix, including series leader and four-time series champion Alex Palou (photo) rallying from a tough practice session to qualify 10th.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Quick Mick: Schumacher Finds Qualifying Speed in Oval Debut

The rookie driver (photo) qualified fourth for his first circle-track race in a strong day for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, which also saw Graham Rahal qualify third.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Earns First Career NTT P1 Award at Phoenix

The Team Penske newcomer (photo) qualified second three times last season with AJ Foyt Racing before breaking through with his first career pole Friday at Phoenix Raceway.

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Conor Daly To Drive for Dreyer & Reinbold in Indy 500

The popular veteran (photo) has five top-10 finishes in 12 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge starts.

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Special (De)Livery: Arlington

Felix Rosenqvist and Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian are celebrating the 150th anniversary of Texas A&M University with this special livery this weekend at the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.

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Marcus Ericsson, Andretti Global Welcome New Partner at Arlington

InPwr Inc., an award-winning design-build electrical firm, will serve as the primary partner for the Swedish driver at Arlington, the Milwaukee Mile doubleheader and the season finale at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Good Ranchers 250

The first NTT INDYCAR SERIES race at Phoenix Raceway (photo) since 2018 was an electrifying contest, with a staggering 565 on-track passes, including 323 for position -- both series records at the 1-mile oval.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Balancing Act Falls Just Short for Pato O’Ward

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Phoenix, including Arrow McLaren driver O'Ward earning his second straight top-five finish this season.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Hunts Down Victory, Takes Series Lead at Phoenix

The two-time series champion and Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner (photo) earned the 33rd victory of his career in the Good Ranchers 250.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Proves He’s Mortal Friday at Phoenix

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Phoenix, including series leader and four-time series champion Alex Palou (photo) rallying from a tough practice session to qualify 10th.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Quick Mick: Schumacher Finds Qualifying Speed in Oval Debut

The rookie driver (photo) qualified fourth for his first circle-track race in a strong day for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, which also saw Graham Rahal qualify third.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Earns First Career NTT P1 Award at Phoenix

The Team Penske newcomer (photo) qualified second three times last season with AJ Foyt Racing before breaking through with his first career pole Friday at Phoenix Raceway.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Flexes Oval Muscle in First Phoenix Practice

The Team Penske newcomer (photo) was one of three drivers in the top seven from the powerful team in the first practice at Phoenix Raceway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dennis Hauger Proves To Be Quick Study in Strong First Start

Dennis Hauger qualified third and finished 10th in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut last weekend at St. Petersburg for Dale Coyne Racing.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Phoenix

Christian Rasmussen (photo) of ECR won the last NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on a 1-mile oval, earning his first career victory last August at the Milwaukee Mile.