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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dennis Hauger Hangs On To Win Tight Rookie of the Year Race

The Dale Coyne Racing driver (photo) followed his 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone championship with 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year honors.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Ends Drought With Dominant Laguna Seca Win

The Team Penske driver (photo) led 87 of 95 laps to earn his first victory since September 2024 at the Milwaukee Mile, a span of 36 races.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Everything On The Line for Title Trio in Dramatic Laguna Seca Finale

HMD Motorsports driver Enzo Fittipaldi (photo) trails series leader Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR by just three points entering this weekend's season-ending doubleheader.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Still Plenty at Stake in Season Finale This Weekend at Laguna Seca

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) is one of three drivers separated by just four points in the race for second in the series standings entering the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Snap-on INDYCAR Weekend

It's tough to steal some spotlight from a driver who won two races on one day like Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward, but that's exactly what Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou (photo) did Sunday at Milwaukee after clinching his fifth series title.
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AUG 30, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O'Ward Sweeps Milwaukee; Alex Palou Clinches Fifth Series Title

Arrow McLaren driver O'Ward (photo) became the first INDYCAR SERIES driver to win two races in one day since Rick Mears in 1981, while Chip Ganassi Racing's Palou became the youngest-ever five-time series champion.
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AUG 30, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Drivers Brace for Long, Strategic Sunday at Milwaukee

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at Milwaukee, where Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson and the rest of the field are pondering strategic options with as many as 410 laps looming Sunday at the Milwaukee Mile.
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AUG 29, 2026
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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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AUG 29, 2026
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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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AUG 28, 2026
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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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AUG 27, 2026
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INDYCAR.com

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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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AUG 27, 2026
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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.