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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alexander Rossi Falls Just Short in Alex Duel for Pole

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Indianapolis, including Alexander Rossi of ECR (photo) earning a career-best Indy 500 starting spot of second.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Take A Look Inside Super Sunday of Qualifying at Indy

There was plenty of drama in a day of single-attempt qualifying rounds for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Reigning Winner Alex Palou Beats Heat To Earn Second Indy 500 Pole

The Spaniard (photo) became the first reigning winner of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" to win the pole since Helio Castroneves in 2010.
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INDYCAR.com

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Reigning Winner Palou Claims Second Career '500' Pole

The reigning and four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion also won the NTT P1 Award for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" in 2023.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No Clear Favorite as Wide-Open Qualifying Looms at Indy

Spots 16-33 will be locked into the field Saturday, with the top 15 advancing to the final rounds of PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying on Sunday at IMS.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Contenders Savor Playing in Traffic at IMS

News, notes and quotes Thursday from the paddock at Indianapolis, including how top drivers choose their dance partners to run in traffic.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Conor Daly Pushes Speed Limit Past 228 on Ideal Day at Indy

The Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver (photo) led the second day of practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge with the fastest lap of the week, 228.080 mph.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Christian Lundgaard on the Charge After Victory

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) is the big mover in the Power Rankings after his first victory in Arrow McLaren colors Saturday in the Sonsio Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Another Famous Racing Name Starting ‘500’ Legacy

The Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge debut of Mick Schumacher (photo), son of five-time United States Grand Prix at IMS Formula One winner Michael Schumacher, is one of many interesting storylines unfolding this week.
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Nine Past Winners, Five Series Champs Starting ‘500’ Preparation

Practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge starts at noon ET Tuesday, May 12 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.
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MAY 10, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Sonsio Grand Prix

Christian Lundgaard (photo) became the first McLaren INDYCAR SERIES driver to win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway since Johnny Rutherford in the 1976 Indianapolis 500..
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MAY 10, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Salvages Fifth After Pit Call Goes Wrong

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Indianapolis, including Alex Palou (photo, above, right) avoiding this crash en route to a fifth-place finish.