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Scott McLaughlin, Alex Palou Speed to Milwaukee Poles

Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (photo) earned his second pole of the season, but Pato O'Ward will start first in the race today (2:30 p.m. ET, FOX) due to an unapproved engine change penalty for McLaughlin.

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Josef Newgarden

Josef Newgarden Leads Eventful Opening Practice in Milwaukee

Alex Palou

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Will Step on Gas To Win Title This Weekend

David Malukas

David Malukas Bracing for Return to Form at Milwaukee Doubleheader

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Inside Line: What To Watch at Milwaukee Besides Title Fight?

Six-time INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon (photo) has just three chances left this year to extend his streak to 22 consecutive seasons with at least one victory, and he won at Milwaukee in 2009.

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Inside Line: Most Interesting Aspect of Freedom 250 Grand Prix?

An auto race will take place on the streets of the United States capital city for the first time this Sunday with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Inside Line: How Many Races Will Alex Palou Win This Season?

The popular consensus among the panel is that the Chip Ganassi Racing superstar (photo) will enter Victory Lane two more times in 2026, for a total of eight wins. But one panelist wants to see the Spaniard run the table.

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Inside Line: What’s Grabbing Your Attention Besides Title Race?

The "lame duck" dynamic between three prominent drivers and the teams they will exit after this season, including Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo, above), is a point of focus for one Inside Line panelist.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Who's Rising, Falling Entering Final Six Races

With six races remaining, momentum could decide the Astor Cup. Here's who's surging -- and who's searching for a turnaround -- entering Portland.

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Washington, D.C. Race Distance Increases to Full 250-Mile Test

The expanded race distance adds to the excitement of INDYCAR's first visit to the streets of Washington, D.C.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Portland Launches Sprint to Championship

Six races. Three time zones. Three track types. One championship on the line.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Completes First Validation Test of New IR-28 at IMS

Alexander Rossi (photo, main) took the new IR-28 for a spin Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Teams Chase Speed During Final Off Week of Season

Portland and Laguna Seca hosted valuable test sessions as teams looked to gain an edge before racing resumes.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Take A Look Inside Technology Driving New IR-28 Car

The IR-28 blends cutting-edge engineering with practical innovations to improve speed, safety and the racing fans love.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti, Tony Kanaan Join LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Ownership Group

Six Indianapolis 500 victories and 11 INDYCAR SERIES championships are added to LEGACY MOTOR CLUB's ownership ranks.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Minutes With: INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles About New Car

INDYCAR president discusses the vision, technology and testing behind the all-new IR-28.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin, Alex Palou Speed to Milwaukee Poles

Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (photo) earned his second pole of the season, but Pato O'Ward will start first in the race today (2:30 p.m. ET, FOX) due to an unapproved engine change penalty for McLaughlin.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Will Step on Gas To Win Title This Weekend

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Friday in Milwaukee, where the four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) has no plans to coast to the title.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Leads Eventful Opening Practice in Milwaukee

The Team Penske driver (photo) already has two victories this season on short ovals like the Milwaukee Mile.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Bracing for Return to Form at Milwaukee Doubleheader

The Chicago native (photo, front) has scored more points on ovals than any NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver this season in his first year with Team Penske.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Milwaukee

Josef Newgarden of Team Penske (photo, left) and Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo, right) are among the favorites to win one or both races during the Snap-on INDYCAR Weekend.

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Special (De)Livery: Milwaukee

Two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Josef Newgarden of Team Penske (image) will support weekend event title sponsor Snap-on in both races this weekend at the Milwaukee Mile.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou’s Rivals Hope To Create Double Trouble at Milwaukee

Christian Rasmussen of ECR (photo, right front) broke through for his first career NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory in a thrilling race last year at the Milwaukee Mile.

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Alex Zanardi To Be Honored With Return of Lightning Bolt on No. 10

Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing will remember team legend Alex Zanardi by running this special livery at the season-ending INDYCAR Grand Prix of Monterey on Sept. 4-6 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Inside Line: What To Watch at Milwaukee Besides Title Fight?

Six-time INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon (photo) has just three chances left this year to extend his streak to 22 consecutive seasons with at least one victory, and he won at Milwaukee in 2009.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Surging Andretti Global Trio Puts Pressure on Leader Palou

Kyle Kirkwood (photo, left) and Will Power (photo, right) are two of the three Andretti Global drivers in the top four of the Power Rankings after the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Andretti Global Rides Wave of Momentum After Markham, D.C. Wins

Will Power (photo, left) and Kyle Kirkwood (photo, right) continued Andretti Global's recent uptick in form by finishing third and first, respectively, last Sunday in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Title Fight Brewing in Milwaukee or Crown Still on Tap for Alex Palou?

The gap between leader Alex Palou and second place Kyle Kirkwood has slimmed to 91 points with three races left, but Palou can still clinch his fifth NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship this weekend.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin, Alex Palou Speed to Milwaukee Poles

Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (photo) earned his second pole of the season, but Pato O'Ward will start first in the race today (2:30 p.m. ET, FOX) due to an unapproved engine change penalty for McLaughlin.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Will Step on Gas To Win Title This Weekend

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Friday in Milwaukee, where the four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) has no plans to coast to the title.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Leads Eventful Opening Practice in Milwaukee

The Team Penske driver (photo) already has two victories this season on short ovals like the Milwaukee Mile.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Bracing for Return to Form at Milwaukee Doubleheader

The Chicago native (photo, front) has scored more points on ovals than any NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver this season in his first year with Team Penske.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Milwaukee

Josef Newgarden of Team Penske (photo, left) and Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo, right) are among the favorites to win one or both races during the Snap-on INDYCAR Weekend.

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Special (De)Livery: Milwaukee

Two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Josef Newgarden of Team Penske (image) will support weekend event title sponsor Snap-on in both races this weekend at the Milwaukee Mile.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou’s Rivals Hope To Create Double Trouble at Milwaukee

Christian Rasmussen of ECR (photo, right front) broke through for his first career NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory in a thrilling race last year at the Milwaukee Mile.

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Alex Zanardi To Be Honored With Return of Lightning Bolt on No. 10

Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing will remember team legend Alex Zanardi by running this special livery at the season-ending INDYCAR Grand Prix of Monterey on Sept. 4-6 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Surging Andretti Global Trio Puts Pressure on Leader Palou

Kyle Kirkwood (photo, left) and Will Power (photo, right) are two of the three Andretti Global drivers in the top four of the Power Rankings after the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Andretti Global Rides Wave of Momentum After Markham, D.C. Wins

Will Power (photo, left) and Kyle Kirkwood (photo, right) continued Andretti Global's recent uptick in form by finishing third and first, respectively, last Sunday in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Title Fight Brewing in Milwaukee or Crown Still on Tap for Alex Palou?

The gap between leader Alex Palou and second place Kyle Kirkwood has slimmed to 91 points with three races left, but Palou can still clinch his fifth NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship this weekend.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

The first-ever motor race around the National Mall and other historic buildings and monuments in the nation's capital was a successful spectacle unlike any other in INDYCAR SERIES history.