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Many Teams Preparing for Spring Circuits at Barber Test

Eight of the 11 NTT INDYCAR SERIES teams will conduct a private test Tuesday, March 11 at Barber Motorsports Park (photo).

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Rinus VeeKay

Rinus VeeKay Proves Easy Fit with Coyne in St. Pete Top-10 Finish

Pato O'Ward

Pato O’Ward Salvages Points from Challenging Opening Race

Josef Newgarden

Back-to-Back Winner Josef Newgarden Unveils Indy 500 Ticket

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rinus VeeKay Proves Easy Fit with Coyne in St. Pete Top-10 Finish

Rinus VeeKay (photo) placed ninth at St. Petersburg, the first top-10 finish for Dale Coyne Racing since September 2023.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Salvages Points from Challenging Opening Race

Pato O'Ward (photo) gained 12 spots -- more than any other driver -- from start to finish March 2 at St. Petersburg.

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Editorial Staff

Inside Line: Biggest St. Pete Takeaway?

The continued near-flawless execution of Chip Ganassi Racing's crew for Alex Palou (photo) captured the eye of one member of the Inside Line panel.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Stays Glued to Top Spot

Eric Smith of INDYCAR.com is back to rank the top 10 drivers in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES after each of the 17 races this season.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Alex Palou (photo) already has given his rivals a headache as he started defense of his two consecutive titles with a victory in St. Petersburg.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: New Fan A-Rod Loves St. Pete Thrill Ride

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Sunday at St. Petersburg, which included a visit from baseball legend Alex Rodriguez (photo, left).

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Communication Breakdown Hurts Scott Dixon’s Chances

Scott Dixon (photo) earned the 143rd podium finish of his illustrious career Sunday after finishing second at St. Petersburg.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: New Firestone Alternate Creates Tricky Tire Tactics

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at St. Petersburg.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Colton Herta Striving To Satisfy Appetite for Title

Colton Herta (photo) finished a career-best second in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in 2024.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Practice Shots: FOX Era Underway with Strong Start

A look beyond the time sheets at the trends and developing stories after the opening practice Friday at St. Petersburg.

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Editorial Staff

Back-to-Back Winner Josef Newgarden Unveils Indy 500 Ticket

The festivities took place in Indianapolis and Nashville, Tennessee.

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Editorial Staff

Josef Newgarden To Show Off Workout Routine to SXSW Attendees

Two-time series champion Josef Newgarden (photo) will show a driver's fitness routine in three workouts March 13 in Austin, Texas.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Indianapolis 500 Veteran Lee Kunzman Dies at 80

USAC standout Lee Kunzman (photo) overcame many serious injuries to make four Indianapolis 500 starts in the 1970s.

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INDYCAR.com Staff

askROI Joins Dale Coyne Racing as Primary Sponsor for No. 18

Rinus VeeKay will drive the No. 18 askROI Honda (photo) in his first season with Dale Coyne Racing.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: New Season Takes Green This Weekend at St. Pete

A new era for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES starts this weekend at St. Petersburg (photo) with FOX's debut as the series' exclusive TV broadcaster.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Not a Game: New Honda Simulator Helps Drivers Prepare

Honda-powered drivers work on setups and track familiarity in this sophisticated simulator in Indianapolis.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Senior Staff Writer

INDYCAR Stars Look To Continue Winning Ways in Rolex 24

NTT INDYCAR SERIES stars Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist are part of the driver lineup behind the wheel of Meyer Shank Racing's No. 60 Acura this weekend in the Rolex 24 At Daytona.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rossi Thinks New Approach Can Bring Success to ECR

Alexander Rossi (photo) is entering his first season with Ed Carpenter Racing after driving for Arrow McLaren the last two seasons.

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INDYCAR.com Staff

Inside Line: Most Confident Driver at Content Days?

One Inside Line panelist noticed last week that Scott McLaughlin (photo) -- the leading scorer for Team Penske the last two seasons -- exuded plenty of confidence during NTT INDYCAR SERIES Content Days.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Senior Staff Writer

INDYCAR Drivers Help Shift Detroit Auto Show into Gear

Five INDYCAR drivers participated in a panel discussion at the Detroit Auto Show, including (photo, from left) Josef Newgarden, David Malukas, Kyffin Simpson, Nolan Allaer and Callum Hedge.

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INDYCAR.com Staff

Arrow McLaren Pulls Covers from 2025 Liveries

The 2025 Arrow McLaren liveries (photo, from left) for drivers Christian Lundgaard, Nolan Siegel and Pato O'Ward.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2025 Preview: Dale Coyne Racing

The 2025 driver lineup for Dale Coyne Racing (photo, from left): Jacob Abel, Rinus VeeKay

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INDYCAR.com Staff

askROI Joins Dale Coyne Racing as Primary Sponsor for No. 18

Rinus VeeKay will drive the No. 18 askROI Honda (photo) in his first season with Dale Coyne Racing.

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INDYCAR.com Staff

Andretti Global Placed under TWG Motorsports Umbrella

Colton Herta (photo) was the highest-finishing driver for Andretti Global in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings last year.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: New Season Takes Green This Weekend at St. Pete

A new era for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES starts this weekend at St. Petersburg (photo) with FOX's debut as the series' exclusive TV broadcaster.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2025 Preview: Team Penske

The 2025 full-time driver lineup for Team Penske (photo, from left): Scott McLaughlin, Josef Newgarden, Will Power

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2025 Preview: Ed Carpenter Racing

The 2025 full-time driver lineup for Ed Carpenter Racing (photo, from left): Christian Rasmussen, Alexander Rossi

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INDYCAR.com Staff

Kanaan Promoted to Team Principal of Arrow McLaren

Arrow McLaren Team Principal Tony Kanaan (photo) will be joined by new President Kevin Thimjon in Arrow McLaren's management structure.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2025 Preview: Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing

The 2025 full-time driver lineup for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (photo, from left): Devlin DeFrancesco, Graham Rahal, Louis Foster

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Not a Game: New Honda Simulator Helps Drivers Prepare

Honda-powered drivers work on setups and track familiarity in this sophisticated simulator in Indianapolis.