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David Malukas Opens Penske Era by Leading First Day of Phoenix Test

The Team Penske newcomer (photo) led a 1-2 result for the organization on the first day of the two-day test at the 1-mile desert oval.

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Christian Rasmussen Aims To Build on Oval Success in 2026

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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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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

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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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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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Inside Line: INDYCAR Team Climbing Like Patriots, Seahawks?

Two members of the Inside Line panel think the management hires by Bobby Rahal (photo) and his co-owners David Letterman and Mike Lanigan could elevate Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing into title contention this season.

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One Point Separates Top Two Midway Through iRacing Pro Series

There are four races remaining - two on ovals, two on road courses -- in the 2026 INDYCAR Thrustmaster iRacing Pro Series season.

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Inside Line Extra: Biggest 2026 Story at Dale Coyne Racing?

One Inside Line panelist thinks the progress of 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone champion Dennis Hauger (photo) in his rookie season is a story to watch in 2026 at Dale Coyne Racing.

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Eric Smith

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Content Days Notes: David Malukas’ Father Has Carolina in His Mind

News, notes and quotes from the second NTT INDYCAR SERIES Content Day in Indianapolis, including David Malukas (photo) discussing frequent calls and texts from his father about his new job at Team Penske.

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Inside Line: Content Days Points of Interest?

Josef Newgarden's (photo) response when asked about his future with Team Penske caught the ear of one member of the Inside Line panel during NTT INDYCAR SERIES Content Days this week in Indianapolis.

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Content Days Notes: First Rosenqvist Child Due During Indy 500

News, notes and quotes from the first NTT INDYCAR SERIES Content Day in Indianapolis, including Felix Rosenqvist (photo) of Meyer Shank Racing talking about impending fatherhood.

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Inside Line Extra: Biggest 2026 Story at Arrow McLaren?

Two members of the Inside Line panel wonder if this is the year Pato O'Ward (photo, above) and Arrow McLaren break through for their first NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship, Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge victory or both.

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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Drivers Coming to Grips with Phoenix Oval

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock at Phoenix, including Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward (photo) learning a new track.

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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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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 Preview: Andretti Global

A series of 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES team previews continues with a look at this group that welcomes the legendary Will Power after a long tenure at Team Penske.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 Preview: Juncos Hollinger Racing

A series of 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES team previews continues with a look at this team that welcomes newcomer Rinus VeeKay and returns Sting Ray Robb.

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Romain Grosjean Returning To Dale Coyne Racing This Season

Team owner Dale Coyne (photo, left) is welcoming back the French driver (photo, center) and engineer Bill Pappas (photo, right) to his team this season.

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Paul Kelly

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Indianapolis 500 Veteran Phil Krueger Dies at 74

The hard-working Milwaukee native (photo, center) served as driver and crew chief for various Indy 500 entries in the 1980s.

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Curt Cavin

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2026 Preview: Meyer Shank Racing

A series of 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES team previews continues with a look at this organization that put two drivers into the top 10 of the series standings for the first time in 2025.

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Scott Dixon’s ‘Brilliantly Boring’ Livery for 2026 Revealed

PNC Bank has served as the primary sponsor of the No. 9 Honda driven by the six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion since 2018.

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Test Patterns: Sebring

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing (photo) was the star of the two-day private team test at Sebring International Raceway, leading both sessions he was on track and posting the quickest time overall.

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Scott Dixon, Giampaolo Dallara Voted Into IMS Hall of Fame

Six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Dixon (photo) is second all time in career victories and season championships.

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MSR Uncovers Root Insurance Livery for Marcus Armstrong’s Car

The bold colors of the car insurance company will be featured on the car at St. Petersburg, Phoenix, Arlington and Detroit.

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Delaware Life To Continue To Back Marcus Ericsson in 2026

Marcus Ericsson will drive the No. 28 Delaware Life Honda in his third season with Andretti Global in 2026.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 Preview: Andretti Global

A series of 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES team previews continues with a look at this group that welcomes the legendary Will Power after a long tenure at Team Penske.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 Preview: Juncos Hollinger Racing

A series of 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES team previews continues with a look at this team that welcomes newcomer Rinus VeeKay and returns Sting Ray Robb.

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Charters Provided Boost for Chevrolet, Honda To Extend Commitment

Expect more tight competition between Chevrolet- and Honda-powered teams for years to come in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

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Romain Grosjean Returning To Dale Coyne Racing This Season

Team owner Dale Coyne (photo, left) is welcoming back the French driver (photo, center) and engineer Bill Pappas (photo, right) to his team this season.

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Legends From Cowboys, Rangers To Serve as Arlington Grand Marshals

Hall of Famers DeMarcus Ware and Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez will give the command to start engines for the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington on Sunday, March 15.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 Preview: Meyer Shank Racing

A series of 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES team previews continues with a look at this organization that put two drivers into the top 10 of the series standings for the first time in 2025.

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Scott Dixon’s ‘Brilliantly Boring’ Livery for 2026 Revealed

PNC Bank has served as the primary sponsor of the No. 9 Honda driven by the six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion since 2018.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Sebring

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing (photo) was the star of the two-day private team test at Sebring International Raceway, leading both sessions he was on track and posting the quickest time overall.

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MSR Uncovers Root Insurance Livery for Marcus Armstrong’s Car

The bold colors of the car insurance company will be featured on the car at St. Petersburg, Phoenix, Arlington and Detroit.

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Delaware Life To Continue To Back Marcus Ericsson in 2026

Marcus Ericsson will drive the No. 28 Delaware Life Honda in his third season with Andretti Global in 2026.

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Testing Kicks Into Overdrive Next Week as Season Approaches

The notoriously bumpy Sebring International Raceway circuit (photo), with its varying surface types, offers an ideal testing ground for temporary street circuits like that used for the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 1.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 Preview: AJ Foyt Racing

A series of 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES team previews continues with a look at this legendary team, which returns a driver with an envious Indianapolis 500 record and welcomes a promising rookie in 2026.