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Inside Line: Who Most Needs Strong Month of May?
An unprecedented third straight victory in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on May 25 could help Team Penske's Josef Newgarden (photo) climb from 10th in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings this month.
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Curt Cavin and Eric Smith

Paddock Buzz: Crash Cuts Short Kyle Larson’s Preparation
News, notes and quotes from around Gasoline Alley on Thursday at Indianapolis.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott Dixon Edges Josef Newgarden To Lead Day 1 of Indy Open Test
Scott Dixon (photo) of Chip Ganassi Racing is aiming for his second Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge victory and his first since 2008.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Indy Open Test To Offer Month of May Preview This Week
Josef Newgarden (photo) drove to victory in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge in 2023 and 2024 after leading the Open Test both years. Can he do it again this year for a historic three-peat of "500" wins?
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Andretti Getting Winning Feeling Most Often from Kyle Kirkwood
Kyle Kirkwood (photo) has won three NTT INDYCAR SERIES races since joining Andretti Global in 2023.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Paces Thermal Warmup; Qualifying Strugglers Find Pace
Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou (photo) has wound up in the top three in all four on-track sessions this weekend at The Thermal Club.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Plenty of Intrigue Surrounding First Points Race at Thermal
There's a world of mystery surrounding The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix this Sunday, as NTT INDYCAR SERIES cars have never raced for more than 10 laps at the facility.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Alex Palou (photo) already has given his rivals a headache as he started defense of his two consecutive titles with a victory in St. Petersburg.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: New Fan A-Rod Loves St. Pete Thrill Ride
News, notes and quotes from the paddock Sunday at St. Petersburg, which included a visit from baseball legend Alex Rodriguez (photo, left).
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Communication Breakdown Hurts Scott Dixon’s Chances
Scott Dixon (photo) earned the 143rd podium finish of his illustrious career Sunday after finishing second at St. Petersburg.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

All Eyes on Palou as Season of Exciting Change Starts
Alex Palou (photo, front) starts a quest for a rare third consecutive NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship this weekend at St. Petersburg.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: New Season Takes Green This Weekend at St. Pete
A new era for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES starts this weekend at St. Petersburg (photo) with FOX's debut as the series' exclusive TV broadcaster.