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The anticipated night race Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway is the third of six oval events this season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

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Christian Rasmussen To Stay With ECR on Multiyear Deal

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INDYCAR Officiating Announces Next Phase in Transparency, Event Reporting

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Veteran INDYCAR, INDYCAR Officiating Technical Director Kevin Blanch Retires

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Inside Line: First-Time 2026 Winner Sunday at WWTR?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks recent strong short-oval performance makes ECR's Christian Rasmussen (photo) a smart pick to break through with a first 2026 victory Sunday night at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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Inside Line: Indy 500 Effect on Rest of Season?

One member of the Inside Line panel sees an extended tenure at Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian for Felix Rosenqvist (photo) after his spellbinding victory Sunday in the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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Power Rankings: Felix Rosenqvist, David Malukas Climb After Epic ‘500’

The Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner (photo) jumped five spots in the rankings.

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Inside Line: Indianapolis 500 Winner?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks six-time INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon (photo) will drive to his second victory in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" this Sunday.

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Indy 500 Legends in Spotlight in New FOX Film Debuting Saturday

“THE 500: IMMORTALITY AT INDY” premieres at 6 p.m. ET Saturday, May 16 on FOX.

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Inside Line: What Are You Watching in Indy Practice, Qualifying?

Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) is aiming for his sixth Indianapolis 500 pole this Sunday during PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying, tying Rick Mears for the event record.

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Inside Line: What Team Can End Ganassi’s Reign in Sonsio GP?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Andretti Global will end Chip Ganassi Racing's recent dominance of races on the IMS road course, with multiple IMS winner Will Power (photo) a primary candidate.

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Inside Line: Biggest Takeaway From Indy 500 Open Test?

Conor Daly (photo) and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing impressed two members of the Inside Line panel during the Indianapolis 500 Open Test this week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Inside Line: Focus of Attention at Indy 500 Open Test?

One member of the Inside Line panel is keeping a close eye on the time sheets to see if any engine manufacturer has a distinct edge heading into the Month of May.

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Inside Line: Long Beach Winner From Outside Top Five in Points?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson (photo), seventh in points after four races, is due to win this Sunday in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Sees Links Between Fairways, Straightaways

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo), an avid golfer, uses rounds of 18 holes as a method to unwind and train his mind when not racing in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

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Eric Smith

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Hard Winter Work Paying Off for Marcus Ericsson in Pivotal Year

The Swede (photo) is eighth in points and earned his first career NTT P1 Award last month after his first two tough seasons with Andretti Global.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

WWTR Could Be Best Spot for Rivals To Rein In Alex Palou

The anticipated night race Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway is the third of six oval events this season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

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Christian Rasmussen To Stay With ECR on Multiyear Deal

The Danish driver (photo) earned his first career NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory last year at Milwaukee Mile and has become one of the best oval racers in the series.

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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: Alex Palou Tightens Grip on No. 1 After Detroit Win

A fourth victory in eight starts this season has the four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) on target for another title.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Josef Newgarden Can Get Back on Solid Footing at WWTR

The two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) has five career victories on the 1.25-mile oval just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix

The winning beat rolled on for Alex Palou on Sunday on the streets of Detroit, as the four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion earned his fourth victory in eight starts this season.

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Paul Kelly

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Indianapolis 500 Veteran Rick Treadway Dies at 56

The Indiana native (photo, right) drove for his father's (photo, left) team in the 2002 edition of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" as a teammate to two-time Indy 500 winner Arie Luyendyk.

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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Graham Rahal Calms Down To Continue Resurgence

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Detroit, including Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing earning three podium finishes in a season for the first time since 2020.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Keeping Title Faith Despite Fruitless Chase in Detroit

The Andretti Global leader (photo, right) jumped to second in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings but is 62 points behind Alex Palou (photo, left).

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Paul Kelly

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Palou Endures Chaos, Strategy at Detroit for Fourth Win of Season

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) earned his second career victory on the streets of Detroit, adding to his 2023 win.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Enzo Fittipaldi Wins Motor City Thriller, Takes Series Lead

The race winner (photo, center) holds a seven-point lead over Nikita Johnson and an eight-point lead over third-place Tymek Kucharczyk (photo, right) in the INDYCAR development series. Myles Rowe (photo, left) finished second at Detroit.

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Kyle Kirkwood Sets Rapid Pace in Warmup on Streets of Detroit

The Andretti Global driver (photo) starts sixth today as he tries to repeat as the winner of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. Live coverage of the race starts at 12:30 p.m. ET on FOX, FOX One and INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls.

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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Faces Steep Climb in Motor City

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday in Detroit, including Team Penske's leading driver (photo) continuing his pursuit of series leader Alex Palou from the 25th and last starting position after a crash in qualifying.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

WWTR Could Be Best Spot for Rivals To Rein In Alex Palou

The anticipated night race Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway is the third of six oval events this season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

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Christian Rasmussen To Stay With ECR on Multiyear Deal

The Danish driver (photo) earned his first career NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory last year at Milwaukee Mile and has become one of the best oval racers in the series.

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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: Alex Palou Tightens Grip on No. 1 After Detroit Win

A fourth victory in eight starts this season has the four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) on target for another title.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Josef Newgarden Can Get Back on Solid Footing at WWTR

The two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) has five career victories on the 1.25-mile oval just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix

The winning beat rolled on for Alex Palou on Sunday on the streets of Detroit, as the four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion earned his fourth victory in eight starts this season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Graham Rahal Calms Down To Continue Resurgence

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Detroit, including Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing earning three podium finishes in a season for the first time since 2020.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Keeping Title Faith Despite Fruitless Chase in Detroit

The Andretti Global leader (photo, right) jumped to second in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings but is 62 points behind Alex Palou (photo, left).

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Palou Endures Chaos, Strategy at Detroit for Fourth Win of Season

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) earned his second career victory on the streets of Detroit, adding to his 2023 win.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Enzo Fittipaldi Wins Motor City Thriller, Takes Series Lead

The race winner (photo, center) holds a seven-point lead over Nikita Johnson and an eight-point lead over third-place Tymek Kucharczyk (photo, right) in the INDYCAR development series. Myles Rowe (photo, left) finished second at Detroit.

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Kyle Kirkwood Sets Rapid Pace in Warmup on Streets of Detroit

The Andretti Global driver (photo) starts sixth today as he tries to repeat as the winner of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. Live coverage of the race starts at 12:30 p.m. ET on FOX, FOX One and INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Faces Steep Climb in Motor City

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday in Detroit, including Team Penske's leading driver (photo) continuing his pursuit of series leader Alex Palou from the 25th and last starting position after a crash in qualifying.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Progress Coming for Will Power After Detroit Pole Near-Miss

The Andretti Global driver (photo) earned his best qualifying spot of the season after ending up second on the grid for the race Sunday in Detroit.