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Kyle Kirkwood Takes Top Spot in Opening St. Pete Practice

Florida native Kyle Kirkwood (photo) was one of two Andretti Global drivers in the top five Friday at St. Petersburg.

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Kevin Lee

Practice Shots: FOX Era Underway with Strong Start

Conor Daly

Paddock Buzz: Team Penske Drivers Prepare for Future

Scott Dixon

Favorites and Sleepers: St. Petersburg

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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Team Penske Drivers Prepare for Future

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

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: St. Petersburg

It's hard to believe, but Scott Dixon (photo) is winless during his legendary career at St. Petersburg. That could change this Sunday, according to INDYCAR.com's Eric Smith.

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INDYCAR.com Staff

Inside Line: What’s Under the Radar at St. Pete?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Christian Lundgaard (photo) could start a breakthrough year at St. Petersburg in his first season with Arrow McLaren.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Storytelling, New Ideas Will Drive FOX Broadcasts

Will Buxton (photo, left) and James Hinchcliffe (photo, center) will be joined by Townsend Bell in the INDYCAR on FOX broadcast booth this season.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Consistency Only Ingredient Needed in Title Mix for O’Ward

Pato O'Ward (photo) tied for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES lead with three victories in 2024.

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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

Power Continues To Defy Time with Victories, Fast Laps

Will Power (photo) of Team Penske tied the NTT INDYCAR SERIES high in 2024 with three victories.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Foster Braces for Realistic Restart as Series Rookie

Louis Foster (photo) starts his first season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing after dominating INDY NXT by Firestone last season.

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INDYCAR.com Staff

Inside Line: Sebring Test Impressions?

The pace of Juncos Hollinger Racing's Conor Daly (photo) caught the eye of one Inside Line panelist.

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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

Magic Moment: Roger Penske and 20 ‘Baby Borgs’

Team Penske has won the Indianapolis 500 a record 20 times.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dad’s Lessons, Memory Drive Shwartzman To Succeed

Robert Shwartzman (photo, left) and his father, Mikhail Shwartzman (photo, right), were an inseparable team until Mikhail died from COVID-19 in 2020.

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INDYCAR.com Staff

Newgarden, Penske Bask in Glow of ‘Baby Borg’ Trophies

Josef Newgarden (photo, right) received his second "Baby Borg" while team owner Roger Penske (photo, left) took home his 20th replica of the famous Borg-Warner Trophy for winning the 2024 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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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.