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Alexander Rossi admits his stunning 2016 Indianapolis 500 victory as a rookie (photo) changed the course of his career and life.

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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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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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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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Ace Strategist Barry Wanser Inspires With Two Wins at Barber

The longtime Chip Ganassi Racing executive and strategist (photo, right) guided Alex Palou (photo, left) to victory March 29 at Barber Motorsports Park shortly after undergoing successful surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his lung.

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Inside Line: Biggest Surprise Through Four Races?

Mick Schumacher's solid performance during his first career oval race at Phoenix Raceway (photo) surprised and impressed one member of the Inside Line panel.

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Schedule Favorable for Scott Dixon To Get Back on Winning Track

The next victory by the Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) will be his 60th, making him only the second driver in INDYCAR SERIES history to reach that milestone, behind fellow legend A.J. Foyt.

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Huge Impact of Indy 500 Victory Hits Drivers in Different Ways

Alexander Rossi admits his stunning 2016 Indianapolis 500 victory as a rookie (photo) changed the course of his career and life.

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A Driver-by-Driver Look at 110th Indianapolis 500 Race Day

Facts and figures about all 33 drivers in the starting field for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" on Sunday.

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Pedal to the Metal: Strategy Shifts in Close New Era for ‘500’

Epic, late-race jousts for victory like this one in 2023 (photo) between Marcus Ericsson, Josef Newgarden and Santino Ferrucci are becoming more common this decade in the Indianapolis 500.

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Favorites and Sleepers: 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge

The pole sitter has won "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" a race-record 21 times, putting reigning "500" winner Alex Palou (photo) in good shape to earn a second consecutive victory.

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Paddock Buzz: Improved Pit Performance Could Boost RLL on Sunday

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Indianapolis, including how Graham Rahal thinks his pit crew's (photo) improved performance will help him Sunday in the Indy 500.

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Alexander Rossi, Pato O’Ward Content With Backup Cars on Carb Day

2016 Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi (photo, above) will race Sunday with a special carbon-fiber brace on his injured right ankle.

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Josef Newgarden Paces Final ‘500’ Practice on Miller Lite Carb Day

The two-time Indianapolis 500 winner (photo) is starting 23rd on Sunday in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

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INDY NXT by Firestone Providing Wide Pipeline of Talent to Indy 500

Josef Newgarden (photo) has won the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge twice after capturing the INDY NXT by Firestone championship in 2011.

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Paddock Buzz: Alexander Rossi Cleared To Race Sunday

News, notes and quotes Thursday from Media Day at Indianapolis, including the 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner (photo) getting the OK to drive in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" after a crash in practice Monday.

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Expanded Field To Compete for $50,000 Reward in Pit Stop Challenge

The best NTT INDYCAR SERIES pit crews will put their talent and teamwork on display Friday during the Oscar Mayer $150,000 Pit Stop Challenge.

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2026 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge Field Notes

Facts and figures about the starting field for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 24 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Paddock Buzz: Experience Still Matters at Indy Despite Youth Movement

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Tuesday at Indianapolis, where older drivers like Will Power (photo, right) have the winning formula in recent years.

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Huge Impact of Indy 500 Victory Hits Drivers in Different Ways

Alexander Rossi admits his stunning 2016 Indianapolis 500 victory as a rookie (photo) changed the course of his career and life.

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A Driver-by-Driver Look at 110th Indianapolis 500 Race Day

Facts and figures about all 33 drivers in the starting field for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" on Sunday.

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Eric Smith

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Pedal to the Metal: Strategy Shifts in Close New Era for ‘500’

Epic, late-race jousts for victory like this one in 2023 (photo) between Marcus Ericsson, Josef Newgarden and Santino Ferrucci are becoming more common this decade in the Indianapolis 500.

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Favorites and Sleepers: 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge

The pole sitter has won "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" a race-record 21 times, putting reigning "500" winner Alex Palou (photo) in good shape to earn a second consecutive victory.

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Paddock Buzz: Improved Pit Performance Could Boost RLL on Sunday

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Indianapolis, including how Graham Rahal thinks his pit crew's (photo) improved performance will help him Sunday in the Indy 500.

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Alexander Rossi, Pato O’Ward Content With Backup Cars on Carb Day

2016 Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi (photo, above) will race Sunday with a special carbon-fiber brace on his injured right ankle.

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Josef Newgarden Paces Final ‘500’ Practice on Miller Lite Carb Day

The two-time Indianapolis 500 winner (photo) is starting 23rd on Sunday in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

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INDY NXT by Firestone Providing Wide Pipeline of Talent to Indy 500

Josef Newgarden (photo) has won the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge twice after capturing the INDY NXT by Firestone championship in 2011.

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Paddock Buzz: Alexander Rossi Cleared To Race Sunday

News, notes and quotes Thursday from Media Day at Indianapolis, including the 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner (photo) getting the OK to drive in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" after a crash in practice Monday.

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Expanded Field To Compete for $50,000 Reward in Pit Stop Challenge

The best NTT INDYCAR SERIES pit crews will put their talent and teamwork on display Friday during the Oscar Mayer $150,000 Pit Stop Challenge.

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Chip Ganassi, Indiana Coach Curt Cignetti Share Roots, Winning Mentality

The Chip Ganassi Racing owner (photo) and Indiana Hoosiers football coach, who also is driving the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Pace Car this Sunday, both hail from Western Pennsylvania.

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2026 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge Field Notes

Facts and figures about the starting field for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 24 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.