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Jeff Olson

ECR's 'ride-share' program in No. 20 Chevy requires attention to detail
The crew must adjust to different driving styles and preferences as Spencer Pigot and Ed Carpenter split duties in the No. 20 Fuzzy's Vodka Chevrolet, but the familiarity of a second season together helps ease the transition.
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Marshall Pruett, special to INDYCAR.com

12 Days of Christmas: Carpenter builds on success
INDYCAR continues celebrating 12 of the most memorable storylines from the 2014 Verizon IndyCar Series season Ed Carpenter & Mike Conway won three times, including the 40th Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.
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indycar.com staff

Both engine manufacturers have points deducted
Chevrolet's manufacturer championship points total has been reduced by 50 and 30 points taken from Honda's total.
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Dave Lewandowski

Notes: Dixon seeks to dislodge runner-up yoke
Scott Dixon has been the runner-up in all four Verizon IndyCar Series races at Barber Motorsports Park. ... Dollar General to be primary sponsor of car driven by Jacques Villeneuve in Indy 500. ... Mike Conway seeks two in a row.
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indycar.com staff

Castroneves placed on probation through June
Helio Castroneves violated the Verizon IndyCar Series social media policy.
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Dave Lewandowski

Power not focused on points; everyone else is
Will Power, driver of the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske car, sits atop the Verizon IndyCar Series standings by 27 points over Mike Conway and 33 over Simon Pagenaud heading to the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama this weekend.
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Dave Lewandowski

Munoz impresses with second podium in 5 races
Carlos Munoz gets Clarissa Burquez more involved in the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach post-race celebration. Munoz earned his first Verizon IndyCar Series podium finish on a road-street course.
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Arni Sribhen

Strong start propels Pagenaud's focus on title
Simon Pagenaud has finished fifth in both races this season in the No. 77 Schmidt Peterson Hamilton Motorsports car and is third in the championship standings heading into the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama on April 25-27.
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Marshall Pruett, Special to indycar.com

INDYCAR in-car theater: Heating up in Round 2
Ride along with your favorite Verizon IndyCar Series drivers as the Roar on the Shore comes to life during the 40th Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Check out the video from the 80-lap race on the street circuit.
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Dave Lewandowski

Notes: Saavedra fined, placed on probation
Sebastian Saavedra has been fined and placed on probation for failure to yield to safety vehicle and personnel. ... Will Power and Helio Castroneves earn prizes for Long Beach times. ... Exotic vehicles display open to Barber race weekend ticket-holders.
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Dave Lewandowski

Fourth a 'pretty good' start in 18-race season
Juan Pablo Montoya, who won the 1999 race at Long Beach, returned for the first time and scored a fourth-place finish in the No. 2 Verizon Team Penske car. Next up is the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama, which Team Penske teammates Helio Castroneves and Will Power both have won.
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Dave Lewandowski

Movers and shakers: 7 grab double-digit gains
Mikhail Aleshin gained 14 positions relative to his starting spot to finish sixth int he Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach in his second Verizon IndyCar Series start in the No. 7 SMP Racing car for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports. Race winner Mike Conway led the charge by moving up 16 spots.