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Joey Barnes

Rahal's heart lies deep in heart of Texas after 2016 thriller
The second-generation driver won by the closest margin in track history last year. He's eager to see how things shake out this year following changes to the 1.455-mile oval.
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Phillip B. Wilson

Schmidt Peterson duo looks to build on superspeedway prowess
James Hinchcliffe and Mikhail Aleshin flexed their muscles last year on the Verizon IndyCar Series' big ovals. Now they're looking to seal the deal at the Indianapolis 500.
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Joey Barnes

Texas repave, reconfiguration builds excitement for June night race
The track has been a thrilling part of the Verizon IndyCar Series schedule since it opened in 1997. The changes in Turns 1 and 2 should add to the excitement.
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Jeff Olson

Honda believes it has closed competition gap for 2017
With aero regulations frozen for this season, Honda's teams feel the extra year working with the kit will work to their benefit in being more competitive with Chevrolet on more tracks.
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Joey Barnes

Rossi has point to prove in 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series season
The reigning Verizon IndyCar Series rookie of the year and Indianapolis 500 winner wants to improve his results in 2017 on road and street courses.
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Phillip B. Wilson

Hinchcliffe wants to dance way into 2017 title contention
The Schmidt Peterson Motorsports driver and "Dancing with the Stars" phenom says his 13th-place finish in the Verizon IndyCar Series wasn't a true representation of what the No. 5 Arrow Honda was capable of achieving.
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Texas Motor Speedway undergoing big track changes for 2017
The 1.455-mile oval that has hosted Verizon IndyCar Series races since it opened in 1997 will be repaved, have a more efficient drainage system installed and decrease the banking in Turns 1 and 2 by 4 degrees.
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INDYCAR

Through Our Lenses: Best Of 2016 - Volume 2
Our INDYCAR Photography team take a final look through the lenses at the second half of the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series season.
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INDYCAR

Through Our Lenses: Best of 2016, Volume 1
Our INDYCAR Photography team takes a final look through the lenses at the first half of the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series season.
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Phillip B.Wilson

Hinchcliffe sets sights on dancing his way to INDYCAR championship
The Schmidt Peterson Motorsports driver finished a disappointing 13th in the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series standings but feels he wasn't far away from battling for a spot in the top three.
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Holmatro Safety Team highlighted in SAFEisFAST video
Go inside the efforts of the elite INDYCAR rescue and safety team with this informative video from SAFEisFAST.com, the driver development site for the Road Racing Drivers Club.
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Jake Query

Many in racing world have reason to give thanks
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Jake Query has his own reasons for giving thanks for himself and others.