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Phillip B. Wilson

Making AJ Foyt Racing better is Kanaan's 2019 purpose
The 44-year-old veteran is being realistic about the team's chances this season but he knows they'll be competitive at the most important race for the boss: the Indy 500.
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Through Our Lenses: Best INDYCAR photos of 2018, Volume 1
Our INDYCAR Photography team takes a final look through the lenses at the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series season from the preseason testing through the INDYCAR Grand Prix
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Brant James

Newgarden's bid to repeat as champion falls short in 'strange season'
The Team Penske driver won three Verizon IndyCar Series races in 2018, but they were his only podium finishes.
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Kirby Arnold

Making good from bad could propel Dixon to fifth title
Mike Hull, race strategist for the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, points to the race this season when they recovered from misfortune to post decent finishes as crucial to keeping Scott Dixon in the points lead.
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Wickens clinches Sunoco Rookie of the Year honor
With seven top-five finishes and four podiums, the Verizon IndyCar Series newcomer has built an insurmountable lead in the rookie standings.
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Mark Robinson

Dallara will reach milestone at Grand Prix of Portland
The chassis supplier entered Verizon IndyCar Series competition as a little-known entity in 1997. Now it plays a primary role as a partner in performance and safety development of the cars.
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Brant James

Famous grandfather knows young Fittipaldi has 'got this' in return from injury
Pietro Fittipaldi returns to Verizon IndyCar Series action at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the first time following his sports car crash in May. Grandfather and two-time Indy 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi knew it was a foregone conclusion that he'd be back.
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Jeff Olson

Fittipaldi declares himself ready to race again after Mid-Ohio test
The Verizon IndyCar Series rookie turns his first laps in an Indy car since sustaining leg fractures in a May sports car crash. He plans to compete at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio in less than two weeks.
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Jeff Olson

Short ovals are a test that must remain on INDYCAR curriculum
Iowa Speedway once again proved its worth as a staple of the Verizon IndyCar Series schedule. Another short oval to replace ISM Raceway in 2019 would be applauded by the paddock.
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Brant James

Making the puzzle pieces fit into optimal INDYCAR schedule
Maybe taking the regional approach is the right approach to putting together the best calendar of races.
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Mark Robinson

Road America notes: Celis has debut day he’d rather forget
The Verizon IndyCar Series newcomer slides off course and into the tire barrier in the second practice for the KOHLER Grand Prix.
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Brant James

Reflections on first half (well, 52.94 percent) of 2018 INDYCAR season
Like Will Power after the Indy 500, there's been much to scream about so far this year.