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Inside Line: Top Ganassi Championship Season?

Three of the four Inside Line panelists chose the epic 2009 duel between Scott Dixon (photo, left) and Dario Franchitti (photo, right). Read the full story to find out why and which CGR title season the other panelist chose.

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Alexander Rossi

ECR, Chevrolet Agree to Multiyear Partnership Extension

Pato O'Ward

Arrow McLaren Staying With Chevrolet Power for Multiple Seasons

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Friendly Rivalry Reaches Top Level for Kyle Kirkwood, David Malukas

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Inside Line: Top Ganassi Championship Season?

Three of the four Inside Line panelists chose the epic 2009 duel between Scott Dixon (photo, left) and Dario Franchitti (photo, right). Read the full story to find out why and which CGR title season the other panelist chose.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Friendly Rivalry Reaches Top Level for Kyle Kirkwood, David Malukas

Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global (photo, left) and David Malukas of Team Penske (photo, right) figure to share podiums in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for years to come, the continuation of a rivalry that started in karting.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Surprise, Surprise: Biggest 2026 Stunners in NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Scott Dixon's decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) to join Arrow McLaren after 24 full-time seasons, 58 wins and six series championships with CGR made major headlines.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Sees Opportunity, Not Pressure, in Ganassi Ride

The Dane (photo) is replacing legendary INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda starting in the 2027 season.

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Inside Line: Most Interesting 2027 Open Seat or Silly Season Driver?

The 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES destination of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone champion Nikita Johnson (photo) intrigues one member of the panel.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Confident of Progress After ‘Pretty Terrible Year’

The ECR driver (photo) ended the season on an upbeat note with a third-place finish at the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Drivers Who Were Better Than 2026 Standings Indicated

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian (photo) finished 14th in the final points for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES despite seven top-10 finishes this season.

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Inside Line: 2026 Moment That Will Matter Most in 2027?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks that the lessons learned from the successful inaugural events at Arlington (photo) and Washington will be carried over to other street races, making them even better in 2027.

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Historic Season Unleashes New Era of Growth for NTT INDYCAR SERIES

North America's premier open-wheel racing series saw impressive gains in television viewers, event attendance, digital engagement and merchandise sales in the 2026 season due to its thrilling, world-class competition.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Pleased To Complete Road Back to Victory Lane

Team Penske's return paved with change, patience and a renewed connection.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Who Were Most Improved Drivers of 2026 Season?

Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global (photo) improved 13 spots in the standings from 2025 to 2026, climbing from 20th last season to seventh this year.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Still Focused on Improvement Despite Career Year

The Andretti Global driver (photo) finished a career-best second this season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings and earned two victories.

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Arrow McLaren Staying With Chevrolet Power for Multiple Seasons

Pato O'Ward (photo) won three races for Arrow McLaren with Chevy power in the 2026 season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Friendly Rivalry Reaches Top Level for Kyle Kirkwood, David Malukas

Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global (photo, left) and David Malukas of Team Penske (photo, right) figure to share podiums in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for years to come, the continuation of a rivalry that started in karting.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Surprise, Surprise: Biggest 2026 Stunners in NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Scott Dixon's decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) to join Arrow McLaren after 24 full-time seasons, 58 wins and six series championships with CGR made major headlines.

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INDYCAR Drivers Extending Seasons at Petit Le Mans IMSA Finale

Reigning and five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou will share the No. 93 Acura GTP car (photo) of Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb Agajanian on Saturday in the 10-hour race at Road Atlanta (Photo credit: IMSA).

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Sees Opportunity, Not Pressure, in Ganassi Ride

The Dane (photo) is replacing legendary INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda starting in the 2027 season.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDYCAR Notebook: Foyt Renews With Longtime Partner

AJ Foyt Racing and new driver Dennis Hauger will continue to support the mission of Homes For Our Troops through the No. 14 Chevrolet (photo) in the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

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Inside Line: Most Interesting 2027 Open Seat or Silly Season Driver?

The 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES destination of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone champion Nikita Johnson (photo) intrigues one member of the panel.

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Edward Jones, McLaren Announce Multiyear Partnership

The No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet driven next season by six-time INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon (photo) will feature primary sponsorship from the financial services firm at the Indy 500 and selected other races.

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INDYCAR Statement on Passing of Gordon Johncock

The hard-charging driver (photo) won the Indianapolis 500 in 1973 and 1982 and the INDYCAR SERIES championship in 1976.

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Ganassi Signs Christian Lundgaard To Drive No. 9 in Multiyear Deal

The newest addition to Chip Ganassi Racing's driver lineup (photo) finished a career-best third in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in 2026, with two race victories.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Two-Time Indianapolis 500 Winner Gordon Johncock Dies at 90

The longtime Michigan resident won the 1982 Indianapolis 500 (photo) after a spellbinding duel with Rick Mears.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Confident of Progress After ‘Pretty Terrible Year’

The ECR driver (photo) ended the season on an upbeat note with a third-place finish at the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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ECR, Chevrolet Agree to Multiyear Partnership Extension

Chevrolet has powered ECR drivers to nine INDYCAR SERIES victories and six poles since their partnership started in 2012.

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Arrow McLaren Staying With Chevrolet Power for Multiple Seasons

Pato O'Ward (photo) won three races for Arrow McLaren with Chevy power in the 2026 season.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Surprise, Surprise: Biggest 2026 Stunners in NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Scott Dixon's decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) to join Arrow McLaren after 24 full-time seasons, 58 wins and six series championships with CGR made major headlines.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Sees Opportunity, Not Pressure, in Ganassi Ride

The Dane (photo) is replacing legendary INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda starting in the 2027 season.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDYCAR Notebook: Foyt Renews With Longtime Partner

AJ Foyt Racing and new driver Dennis Hauger will continue to support the mission of Homes For Our Troops through the No. 14 Chevrolet (photo) in the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

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Editorial Staff

Inside Line: Most Interesting 2027 Open Seat or Silly Season Driver?

The 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES destination of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone champion Nikita Johnson (photo) intrigues one member of the panel.

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Editorial Staff

Edward Jones, McLaren Announce Multiyear Partnership

The No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet driven next season by six-time INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon (photo) will feature primary sponsorship from the financial services firm at the Indy 500 and selected other races.

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Ganassi Signs Christian Lundgaard To Drive No. 9 in Multiyear Deal

The newest addition to Chip Ganassi Racing's driver lineup (photo) finished a career-best third in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in 2026, with two race victories.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Confident of Progress After ‘Pretty Terrible Year’

The ECR driver (photo) ended the season on an upbeat note with a third-place finish at the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Drivers Who Were Better Than 2026 Standings Indicated

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian (photo) finished 14th in the final points for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES despite seven top-10 finishes this season.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Final Statistics Betray Graham Rahal’s Progress This Season

The lead Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver (photo) earned three podium finishes this season but finished 16th in the final season standings due to inconsistency.

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Inside Line: 2026 Moment That Will Matter Most in 2027?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks that the lessons learned from the successful inaugural events at Arlington (photo) and Washington will be carried over to other street races, making them even better in 2027.