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'500' Purse Soars to New Record, Increases by More than 50 Percent

Felix Rosenqvist, Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb-Agajanian win $4.34 million, another Indy record.

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Felix Rosenqvist Wins Epic in Closest-Ever Indianapolis 500 Finish

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Felix Rosenqvist Drives Final Lap for the Ages To Win at Indy

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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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Curt Cavin

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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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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Near-Miss Leaves David Malukas Heartbroken

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Indianapolis, including David Malukas (photo) lamenting a lost opportunity to win the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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110th Indianapolis 500 Post-Race Historical Notes

Historical facts and figures about the 2026 edition of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Felix Rosenqvist Drives Final Lap for the Ages To Win at Indy

Felix Rosenqvist prevailed in arguably the greatest final lap in Indianapolis 500 history, which started with four cars in contention for victory (photo).

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Felix Rosenqvist Wins Epic in Closest-Ever Indianapolis 500 Finish

The Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian driver became the third Swede to win "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," joining Kenny Brack and Marcus Ericsson.

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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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INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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Eric Smith

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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Near-Miss Leaves David Malukas Heartbroken

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Indianapolis, including David Malukas (photo) lamenting a lost opportunity to win the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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110th Indianapolis 500 Post-Race Historical Notes

Historical facts and figures about the 2026 edition of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

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INDYCAR Officiating Announces Indianapolis 500 Post-Race Technical Violation, Penalty

Car No. 10 of Chip Ganassi Racing has been penalized five championship driver and entrant points and the team has been fined $10,000.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Felix Rosenqvist Drives Final Lap for the Ages To Win at Indy

Felix Rosenqvist prevailed in arguably the greatest final lap in Indianapolis 500 history, which started with four cars in contention for victory (photo).

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Felix Rosenqvist Wins Epic in Closest-Ever Indianapolis 500 Finish

The Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian driver became the third Swede to win "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," joining Kenny Brack and Marcus Ericsson.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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.

Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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."