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Phase One of 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Schedule Unveiled

The 2027 season again will start with events on three consecutive weekends in March, and the 111th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is set for Sunday, May 30, among the highlights of the first eight races of next year's schedule.

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

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Alex Palou’s Reign on Top Extends to 10 Races After Portland Win

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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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Inside Line: Most Striking Aspect of New Car?

There's so much new on the IR-28 (image, above) that it's not surprising the members of the Inside Line panel found many different appealing aspects of the new car unveiled Tuesday, July 28.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Mick Schumacher Quietly Becoming RLL's Oval Ace

Zero past oval experience hasn't stopped the rookie driver (photo) from emerging as one of the season's biggest surprises on circle tracks.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou’s Reign on Top Extends to 10 Races After Portland Win

The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) for Chip Ganassi Racing has led the rankings after 42 of the last 45 races.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

New Markham Race Continues Tradition of Canadian Speed for INDYCAR

Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward (photo) won last year on the streets of Toronto, but this year the NTT INDYCAR SERIES' annual stop in Canada moves to the streets of nearby Markham, Ontario.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland

The superlatives continue to pile up for four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo), who took a 110-point lead in this season's series standings with his victory Sunday at Portland International Raceway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Another Portland Podium Keeps Good Times Rolling for Will Power

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock at Portland, where the Andretti Global newcomer (photo) continued his second-half surge with a third-place finish.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Draws Closer to Fifth Title With Masterful Portland Win

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion earned his sixth victory of the season and third career victory at Portland International Raceway on Sunday in the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland.

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Josef Newgarden Leads Portland Warmup; Race at 4 P.M. ET

The two-time INDYCAR SERIES champion for Team Penske rebounded from qualifying 15th to lead the final practice before the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Arrow McLaren Faces Steep Climb Sunday at Portland

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock at Portland, where a challenging weekend for Arrow McLaren got even tougher during NTT P1 Award qualifying.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Steady Progress Helps Grateful Felix Rosenqvist Win Portland Pole

The Swede (photo) earned his second NTT P1 Award of the season for Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian, edging reigning series champion and points leader Alex Palou for the top spot.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alternate Tires Help Marcus Armstrong Jump to Top in Portland

The Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian driver (photo) led the second practice Saturday for the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Savoring Challenge of Chasing Alex Palou

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Friday at Portland, where Team Penske's David Malukas (photo) is the closest pursuer to series leader Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Championship Leader Alex Palou on Point in Opening Portland Practice

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES reigning champion and current points leader (photo) edged fellow title contender Kyle Kirkwood in the opening session Friday for the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Portland

Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard (photo) has scored more points on natural road courses than any other NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver this season, making him a favorite to win this weekend at Portland International Raceway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou’s Reign on Top Extends to 10 Races After Portland Win

The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) for Chip Ganassi Racing has led the rankings after 42 of the last 45 races.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

New Markham Race Continues Tradition of Canadian Speed for INDYCAR

Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward (photo) won last year on the streets of Toronto, but this year the NTT INDYCAR SERIES' annual stop in Canada moves to the streets of nearby Markham, Ontario.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland

The superlatives continue to pile up for four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo), who took a 110-point lead in this season's series standings with his victory Sunday at Portland International Raceway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Another Portland Podium Keeps Good Times Rolling for Will Power

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock at Portland, where the Andretti Global newcomer (photo) continued his second-half surge with a third-place finish.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Draws Closer to Fifth Title With Masterful Portland Win

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion earned his sixth victory of the season and third career victory at Portland International Raceway on Sunday in the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland.

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Josef Newgarden Leads Portland Warmup; Race at 4 P.M. ET

The two-time INDYCAR SERIES champion for Team Penske rebounded from qualifying 15th to lead the final practice before the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Arrow McLaren Faces Steep Climb Sunday at Portland

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock at Portland, where a challenging weekend for Arrow McLaren got even tougher during NTT P1 Award qualifying.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Steady Progress Helps Grateful Felix Rosenqvist Win Portland Pole

The Swede (photo) earned his second NTT P1 Award of the season for Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian, edging reigning series champion and points leader Alex Palou for the top spot.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alternate Tires Help Marcus Armstrong Jump to Top in Portland

The Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian driver (photo) led the second practice Saturday for the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Savoring Challenge of Chasing Alex Palou

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Friday at Portland, where Team Penske's David Malukas (photo) is the closest pursuer to series leader Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Championship Leader Alex Palou on Point in Opening Portland Practice

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES reigning champion and current points leader (photo) edged fellow title contender Kyle Kirkwood in the opening session Friday for the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Portland

Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard (photo) has scored more points on natural road courses than any other NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver this season, making him a favorite to win this weekend at Portland International Raceway.