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Scotty Mac on the Attack in Second Laguna Seca Practice

The Team Penske driver (photo) is trying to snap a two-year winless streak this weekend in the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season finale.

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Conor Daly, Honda Join DRR for Full-Time Return in 2027

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Champ Alex Palou Keeps Foot on Gas To Lead Laguna Seca Practice

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Inside Line: Lasting Legacy of Chip Ganassi-Scott Dixon Partnership?

The legendary driver (photo, left) and iconic team owner (photo, right) formed the most successful pairing in INDYCAR SERIES history during their 25 seasons together.

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Inside Line: What To Watch at Milwaukee Besides Title Fight?

Six-time INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon (photo) has just three chances left this year to extend his streak to 22 consecutive seasons with at least one victory, and he won at Milwaukee in 2009.

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Inside Line: Most Interesting Aspect of Freedom 250 Grand Prix?

An auto race will take place on the streets of the United States capital city for the first time this Sunday with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Inside Line: How Many Races Will Alex Palou Win This Season?

The popular consensus among the panel is that the Chip Ganassi Racing superstar (photo) will enter Victory Lane two more times in 2026, for a total of eight wins. But one panelist wants to see the Spaniard run the table.

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Inside Line: What’s Grabbing Your Attention Besides Title Race?

The "lame duck" dynamic between three prominent drivers and the teams they will exit after this season, including Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo, above), is a point of focus for one Inside Line panelist.

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Eric Smith

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Three Up, Three Down: Who's Rising, Falling Entering Final Six Races

With six races remaining, momentum could decide the Astor Cup. Here's who's surging -- and who's searching for a turnaround -- entering Portland.

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Washington, D.C. Race Distance Increases to Full 250-Mile Test

The expanded race distance adds to the excitement of INDYCAR's first visit to the streets of Washington, D.C.

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Curt Cavin

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Gearing Up: Portland Launches Sprint to Championship

Six races. Three time zones. Three track types. One championship on the line.

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Eric Smith

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Alexander Rossi Completes First Validation Test of New IR-28 at IMS

Alexander Rossi (photo, main) took the new IR-28 for a spin Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Eric Smith

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Test Patterns: Teams Chase Speed During Final Off Week of Season

Portland and Laguna Seca hosted valuable test sessions as teams looked to gain an edge before racing resumes.

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Curt Cavin

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Take A Look Inside Technology Driving New IR-28 Car

The IR-28 blends cutting-edge engineering with practical innovations to improve speed, safety and the racing fans love.

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Eric Smith

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Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti, Tony Kanaan Join LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Ownership Group

Six Indianapolis 500 victories and 11 INDYCAR SERIES championships are added to LEGACY MOTOR CLUB's ownership ranks.

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Scotty Mac on the Attack in Second Laguna Seca Practice

The Team Penske driver (photo) is trying to snap a two-year winless streak this weekend in the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season finale.

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Conor Daly, Honda Join DRR for Full-Time Return in 2027

The popular Indiana native (photo) will drive a Honda-powered car in Dreyer & Reinbold Racing's full-time return to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2027.

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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Pato O’Ward Wants To End Season With Triple Play

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, including Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward (photo) trying to end the season with three straight wins.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Champ Alex Palou Keeps Foot on Gas To Lead Laguna Seca Practice

The reigning and five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) has won from the pole the last two years at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Curt Cavin

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Scott Dixon Cherishes ‘Friends’ As Legendary Ganassi Tenure Ends

There probably never will be another successful partnership between driver and owner like that of Scott Dixon and Chip Ganassi (photo), who combined for 58 wins and six INDYCAR SERIES championships in 25 years together.

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Eric Smith

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Favorites and Sleepers: Laguna Seca

The No. 10 DHL Lightning Bolt Honda (photo) driven by Alex Palou will be the car to beat Sunday in the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, as the Chip Ganassi Racing superstar has won this race three of the last four years.

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MSR Completes 2027 Lineup With Signing of Mick Schumacher

The 2026 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year (photo) has shown solid pace on ovals in his rookie season with Rahal Letterman Lanigan despite never racing circle tracks before this year.

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Special (De)Livery: Laguna Seca

High-protein yogurt, drink and shake giant OIKOS joins Sting Ray Robb's No. 77 Chevrolet (image) and Juncos Hollinger Racing this weekend for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season finale.

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Curt Cavin

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Whirlwind, Exciting Season Takes Checkered Sunday at Laguna Seca

Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou (photo) is the favorite in the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, as he has won the last two NTT INDYCAR SERIES races at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Inside Line: Lasting Legacy of Chip Ganassi-Scott Dixon Partnership?

The legendary driver (photo, left) and iconic team owner (photo, right) formed the most successful pairing in INDYCAR SERIES history during their 25 seasons together.

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Eric Smith

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The King’s Reign Continues; Double Win Launches Pato O’Ward

Clinching a fifth NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship -- including four in a row -- helped to keep Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) atop the rankings after yet another race.

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Eric Smith

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Rinus VeeKay Continues To Reach Goals in Banner Season for JHR

The Dutchman (photo) is headed toward the best finish in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings by a Juncos Hollinger Racing driver in team history.

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Scotty Mac on the Attack in Second Laguna Seca Practice

The Team Penske driver (photo) is trying to snap a two-year winless streak this weekend in the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season finale.

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Conor Daly, Honda Join DRR for Full-Time Return in 2027

The popular Indiana native (photo) will drive a Honda-powered car in Dreyer & Reinbold Racing's full-time return to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2027.

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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Pato O’Ward Wants To End Season With Triple Play

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, including Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward (photo) trying to end the season with three straight wins.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Champ Alex Palou Keeps Foot on Gas To Lead Laguna Seca Practice

The reigning and five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) has won from the pole the last two years at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott Dixon Cherishes ‘Friends’ As Legendary Ganassi Tenure Ends

There probably never will be another successful partnership between driver and owner like that of Scott Dixon and Chip Ganassi (photo), who combined for 58 wins and six INDYCAR SERIES championships in 25 years together.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Laguna Seca

The No. 10 DHL Lightning Bolt Honda (photo) driven by Alex Palou will be the car to beat Sunday in the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, as the Chip Ganassi Racing superstar has won this race three of the last four years.

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MSR Completes 2027 Lineup With Signing of Mick Schumacher

The 2026 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year (photo) has shown solid pace on ovals in his rookie season with Rahal Letterman Lanigan despite never racing circle tracks before this year.

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Special (De)Livery: Laguna Seca

High-protein yogurt, drink and shake giant OIKOS joins Sting Ray Robb's No. 77 Chevrolet (image) and Juncos Hollinger Racing this weekend for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season finale.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Whirlwind, Exciting Season Takes Checkered Sunday at Laguna Seca

Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou (photo) is the favorite in the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, as he has won the last two NTT INDYCAR SERIES races at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Inside Line: Lasting Legacy of Chip Ganassi-Scott Dixon Partnership?

The legendary driver (photo, left) and iconic team owner (photo, right) formed the most successful pairing in INDYCAR SERIES history during their 25 seasons together.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

The King’s Reign Continues; Double Win Launches Pato O’Ward

Clinching a fifth NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship -- including four in a row -- helped to keep Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) atop the rankings after yet another race.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rinus VeeKay Continues To Reach Goals in Banner Season for JHR

The Dutchman (photo) is headed toward the best finish in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings by a Juncos Hollinger Racing driver in team history.