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Alex Palou Leads Practice; Scott McLaughlin OK After Big Crash

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion for Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) has two career victories at Barber Motorsports Park, in 2021 and 2025.

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Inside Line: What’s Capturing Attention Heading to Barber?

Alex Palou (photo, front) ran away from the field last year at Barber Motorsports Park, winning by a staggering 16 seconds. Can he do it again this Sunday in the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix?

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MAR 18, 2026

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Inside Line: Biggest Takeaway Three Races In?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks the first three races of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season have shown we may see two or more Andretti Global drivers on more podiums this season besides at Arlington (photo).

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MAR 17, 2026

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Power Rankings: Kyle Kirkwood Reaches Summit for First Time

Alexander Rossi of ECR (photo) is hanging tough in the Power Rankings after another top-10 finish last Sunday at Arlington.

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MAR 11, 2026

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Inside Line: Arlington Intrigue?

One member of the Inside Line panel is curious to see how the competitive Rookie of the Year race, led by Dennis Hauger (photo), continues to unfold this weekend at the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.

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MAR 10, 2026

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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: New(garden) Sheriff in Town Heading to Texas

David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) climbed the rankings this week after earning his first career NTT P1 Award and finishing third at Phoenix.

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MAR 05, 2026

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Favorites and Sleepers: Phoenix

Christian Rasmussen (photo) of ECR won the last NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on a 1-mile oval, earning his first career victory last August at the Milwaukee Mile.

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MAR 04, 2026

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Inside Line: St. Pete Takeaway (Besides Alex Palou Is Really Good)?

One member of the Inside Line panel was impressed with the quiet climb from starting 23rd to finishing seventh by Josef Newgarden of Team Penske (photo).

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MAR 03, 2026

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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: Guess Who Is Still No. 1?

Romain Grosjean (photo, above) led two Dale Coyne Racing drivers in the top 10 of the Power Rankings after the team's strong opener at St. Petersburg.

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FEB 27, 2026

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Eric Smith

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Favorites and Sleepers: St. Petersburg

Andretti Global driver Kyle Kirkwood (photo), a Florida native, could score a home-state victory this season as one of the favorites at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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FEB 25, 2026

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Inside Line: Wishes for St. Petersburg?

One member of the Inside Line panel wants to see fireworks between 2025 champion Alex Palou (photo, top) and 2025 runner-up Pato O'Ward (photo, bottom) during the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg this Sunday.

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FEB 18, 2026

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Inside Line: Who’s Flying Under the Radar in 2026?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Scott McLaughlin (photo) will return to the top five of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings and contend for victory in the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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FEB 16, 2026

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Christian Rasmussen Aims To Build on Oval Success in 2026

The Danish driver (photo) was the third-highest points scorer on ovals in the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

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Alex Palou Leads Practice; Scott McLaughlin OK After Big Crash

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) has two career victories at Barber Motorsports Park, in 2021 and 2025.

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Alessandro de Tullio Sweeps Barber Qualifying for Two Poles

The AJ Foyt Racing rookie (photo) earned his second and third poles in four starts this season in the INDYCAR development series.

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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Pato O’Ward Takes New Approach at Barber

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Barber, including the Arrow McLaren star (photo) trying to find a way to topple defending race winner Alex Palou.

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Curt Cavin

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Christian Lundgaard Heading Back on Track After Strong Practice

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) tested an NTT INDYCAR SERIES car for the first time in 2021 at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Scott McLaughlin Feeling Right at Home After Leading Barber Practice

The Team Penske driver (photo) has three podium finishes in five starts at the Alabama track, including victories in 2023 and 2024.

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Favorites and Sleepers: Barber

Rinus VeeKay (photo) is a sleeper for success in the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix powered by AmFirst on Sunday, as he has three top-six finishes in five career starts at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Special (De)Livery: Barber

Both Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb-Agajanian cars will feature Kenny Chesney-themed liveries this weekend at Barber as part of the team's partnership with SiriusXM.

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Curt Cavin

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More Trends To Uncover as Series Hits Road in Sweet Home Alabama

The first road course race of the season is set for 1 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX) at the picturesque Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.

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INDYCAR Officiating Announces Streets of Arlington Post-Race Penalty

The No. 8 Chip Ganassi Racing entry driven by Kyffin Simpson (photo) was moved to 20th place in the final running order of the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.

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ECR Unveils Ed Carpenter’s Indy 500 Ride

The ECR owner-driver will attempt to make his 23rd start in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" on Sunday, May 24 at IMS.

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Sluggish Start Didn’t Deter Power’s Championship Aspirations

The Andretti Global newcomer (photo) climbed to 11th in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after finishing third in the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington on March 15.

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Curt Cavin

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Gearing Up: Manic March Resumes This Weekend at Beautiful Barber

Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske (photo) won at the Alabama road course in 2023 and 2024 and enters the race there this weekend seeking his first victory of the season.

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Alex Palou Leads Practice; Scott McLaughlin OK After Big Crash

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) has two career victories at Barber Motorsports Park, in 2021 and 2025.

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Paul Kelly

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Alessandro de Tullio Sweeps Barber Qualifying for Two Poles

The AJ Foyt Racing rookie (photo) earned his second and third poles in four starts this season in the INDYCAR development series.

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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Pato O’Ward Takes New Approach at Barber

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Barber, including the Arrow McLaren star (photo) trying to find a way to topple defending race winner Alex Palou.

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Curt Cavin

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Christian Lundgaard Heading Back on Track After Strong Practice

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) tested an NTT INDYCAR SERIES car for the first time in 2021 at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Paul Kelly

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Scott McLaughlin Feeling Right at Home After Leading Barber Practice

The Team Penske driver (photo) has three podium finishes in five starts at the Alabama track, including victories in 2023 and 2024.

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Eric Smith

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Favorites and Sleepers: Barber

Rinus VeeKay (photo) is a sleeper for success in the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix powered by AmFirst on Sunday, as he has three top-six finishes in five career starts at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Special (De)Livery: Barber

Both Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb-Agajanian cars will feature Kenny Chesney-themed liveries this weekend at Barber as part of the team's partnership with SiriusXM.

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Curt Cavin

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More Trends To Uncover as Series Hits Road in Sweet Home Alabama

The first road course race of the season is set for 1 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX) at the picturesque Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.

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INDYCAR Officiating Announces Streets of Arlington Post-Race Penalty

The No. 8 Chip Ganassi Racing entry driven by Kyffin Simpson (photo) was moved to 20th place in the final running order of the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.

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ECR Unveils Ed Carpenter’s Indy 500 Ride

The ECR owner-driver will attempt to make his 23rd start in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" on Sunday, May 24 at IMS.

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Eric Smith

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Sluggish Start Didn’t Deter Power’s Championship Aspirations

The Andretti Global newcomer (photo) climbed to 11th in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after finishing third in the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington on March 15.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Manic March Resumes This Weekend at Beautiful Barber

Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske (photo) won at the Alabama road course in 2023 and 2024 and enters the race there this weekend seeking his first victory of the season.