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Mark Robinson

Carlin joining Verizon IndyCar Series with drivers Chilton, Kimball in 2018
The team with a race-winning resume worldwide is moving up from Indy Lights to join the Verizon IndyCar Series. Max Chilton and Charlie Kimball, teammates last season at Chip Ganassi Racing, will pilot Carlin's Chevrolet-powered entries in 2018.
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Jeff Pappone

Why I Care: Kimball uses racing as platform to inspire diabetics
During American Diabetes Month in November, the Chip Ganassi Racing driver continues his mission to show fellow diabetics that they can still achieve their dreams.
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Phillip B. Wilson

With 100 starts down, Kimball wants many more to go
The 31-year-old Californian just completed his sixth Verizon IndyCar Series season, all with Chip Ganassi Racing. With one win in those first 100 races, he's looking forward to more success in the future.
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Dave Lewandowski

Filippi ready for second test after Mid-Ohio course
Luca Filippi was at Sonoma Raceway this past weekend to observe the Barracuda Racing operation and chat with team co-owner Bryan Herta. Filippi, who moved up eight spots to finish 16th in his IZOD IndyCar Series debut, will compete at Baltimore.
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Dave Lewandowski

De Silvestro enters Sonoma with new plan
Simona De Silvestro, who was paired with MotoGP star Colin Edwards last week for a golf skills challenge presented by Bridgestone in Indianapolis, returns to the road course this week for the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma.
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Dave Lewandowski

Dixon looks down road, sees many opportunities
Scott Dixon remembers well 2008, when he left Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with a 58-point lead over Helio Castroneves in the championship chase. This year, Dixon trails Castroneves by 31 points heading to the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma on Aug. 25.
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Dave Lewandowski

The closing confrontation: Five races, lots of points
Helio Castroneves has racked up 10 consecutive top-10 finishes in maintaining the IZOD IndyCar Series championship points lead heading into the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma on Aug. 25. Twenty drivers remain in contention.
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Go behind the scenes with 'pink camo' at Mid-Ohio
Panther Racing's pink livery, paying tribute to females serving in the National Guard, was unveiled in 2011 and made its most recent appearance at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. Watch the video to get an inside look at the race weekend.
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Dave Lewandowski

Notes: Ganassi two-thirds of the way to team record
Alex Zanardi and Jimmy Vasser, teammates at Target Chip Ganassi Racing in the '90s, reunited in May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. They hold the team record with six consecutive victories. ... Honda and Chevrolet tied in manufacturer standings headed to Sonoma Raceway.
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Dave Lewandowski

Heat Index: Filippi makes sound debut in series
Luca Filippi advanced eight positions to finish 16th in the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio in his IZOD IndyCar Series debut. Helio Castroneves also moved up eight spots to sixth to increase his championship points lead.
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Dave Lewandowski

Kimball delivers message with victory at Mid-Ohio
Charlie Kimball earns his maiden IZOD IndyCar Series victory in his 45th race with Novo Nordisk Chip Ganassi Racing. The Camarillo, Calif., native's motorsports career was in doubt when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2007.
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indycar.com staff

Official Results from the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio
Charlie Kimball wins his first race in IZOD IndyCar Series competition at Mid-Ohio. Dario Franchitti (pictured) finished in 3rd position