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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rasmussen's Rookie Season Saw Strong Second Half
After being Indy's highest-finishing newcomer, ECR driver looking forward to 2025.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Focus on Family Helps Palou Manage Title Bout Pressure
Alex Palou (photo, right) and his wife, Esther (photo, left), welcomed their first child last December.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Andretti Duo Rises To Challenge Palou
The steady Kyle Kirkwood (photo) is one of two Andretti Global drivers climbing in the top five of the Power Rankings.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey
Alex Palou's (photo, front) continued mastery of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca could prove to be a pivotal point in the race for the Astor Challenge Cup.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Grosjean Drives JHR Closer to First Podium
News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Fuel-Saving Herta Comes Up Just Short at Laguna Seca
California native Colton Herta (photo) desperately wanted to end his dry spell in the Golden State.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Senior Staff Writer

Palou Extends Mastery of Monterey, Takes Points Lead
Alex Palou (photo) earned his second victory in the last three years at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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VeeKay Jumps to Top of Warmup at Laguna Seca
Warmup leader Rinus VeeKay (photo) will start 20th in the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey today at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Around the Corner: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
NTT P1 Award winner Alex Palou (photo) has led 118 of the last 190 laps at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca over the last two years.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Malukas Makes Fast Work in MSR Debut
News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Senior Staff Writer

Palou Powers to Precise Pole at Laguna Seca
Alex Palou (photo) trails Will Power by five points in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings entering Sunday's race.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Senior Staff Writer

Herta Hustles in Pre-Qualifying Practice at Laguna Seca
Colton Herta (photo) won the NTT P1 Award en route to victories in 2019 and 2021 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.