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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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Dave Lewandowski

INDYCAR visits many of top cities for sports in poll
Belle Isle in Detroit, which was voted the top City for Sports in a USA Today online poll, hosts the annual Verizon IndyCar Series race. The 2015 race weekend is May 29-31.
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Dave Lewandowski

Notes: Texas announces June 2015 race date
Ed Carpenter earned the victory in the Firestone 600 in June. Texas Motor Speedway will host its 27th Verizon IndyCar Series race June 4-6, 2015. ... Jack Hawksworth closing on Charlie Kimball in TAG Heuer contest.
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Dave Lewandowski

Next three races likely to impact standings again
Will Power has increased his championship points lead from one over Ryan Hunter-Reay following the Grand Prix of Indianapolis to 39 over Team Penske teammate Helio Castroneves entering the Houston doubleheader.
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Dave Lewandowski

Speed trap: How series measures pit speed
A Sunoco sign signals the point at which Verizon IndyCar Series cars must be at 60 mph entering pit lane on ovals and 50 mph on most road/street courses. Above the limit could result in a drive-through penalty.
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Dave Lewandowski

Notes: Gratifying victory for owner and driver
Ed Carpenter Racing joins other teams testing at Iowa, Milwaukee and Pocono in advance of events. ... INDYCAR places Sebastien Bourdais on probation. ... Dario Franchitti to drive Lotus 25.
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indycar.com staff

Inside the box score: Texas numbers to note
Will Power leads a season-high 145 laps in the Firestone 600 at Texas Motor Speedway, but it was Ed Carpenter that led the lap that counted on the 1.455-mile oval.
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Dave Lewandowski

Montoya 'having fun' again with team and racing
Juan Pablo Montoya led his first laps in the Verizon IndyCar Series and places third in the Firestone 600 at Texas Motor Speedway in the No. 2 Verizon Team Penske car.
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Dave Lewandowski

Texas movers & shakers: Oval tests man, machine
Graham Rahal advanced nine positions in the 248-lap Firestone 600 at Texas Motor Speedway. Helio Castroneves and Carlos Huertas moved up six positions.
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indycar.com staff

A look at Carpenter's win in Texas thriller
Verizon IndyCar Series team owner/driver Ed Carpenter wins for the first time in 13 starts at Texas Motor Speedway, prevailing in the Firestone 600 by .5247 of a second over Will Power.
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indycar.com staff

Official Results of the Firestone 600
Juan Pablo Montoya (shown) scores his first podium of 2014, finishing in 3rd place as Ed Carpenter wins the Firestone 600 at Texas Motor Speedway