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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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Pato O’Ward Drives to Milwaukee Win; Alex Palou Zeroes In on Another Title

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Inside Line: What To Watch at Milwaukee Besides Title Fight?

Six-time INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon (photo) has just three chances left this year to extend his streak to 22 consecutive seasons with at least one victory, and he won at Milwaukee in 2009.

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Inside Line: Most Interesting Aspect of Freedom 250 Grand Prix?

An auto race will take place on the streets of the United States capital city for the first time this Sunday with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Christian Lundgaard Shows Oval Chops in Breakthrough

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock in Milwaukee, where Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard (photo) earned his first career podium finish on an oval.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Champ Already Has Eyes on Sixth Title After Milwaukee Clincher

Team owner Chip Ganassi, Alex Palou and strategist Barry Wanser (photo, from left) have combined to win five NTT INDYCAR SERIES championships in the last six seasons.

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Alex Palou: 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Champion

Fast facts about the Chip Ganassi Racing driver who won his fifth series championship Sunday at Milwaukee.

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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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Honda Clinches 12th INDYCAR SERIES Manufacturers’ Title

Honda earned its first INDYCAR SERIES manufacturers' title 30 years ago, in 1996.

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Paul Kelly

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Pato O’Ward Drives to Milwaukee Win; Alex Palou Zeroes In on Another Title

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) earned his second victory of the season in the Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250. The completion of the Snap-on Makers and Fixers 250, suspended yesterday, starts at 6 p.m. ET today (FS1).

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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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Plenty of Action On Tap Sunday After Rain Halts Race One in Milwaukee

Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo, front) will lead the field back to the green flag for the completion of the Snap-on Makers and Fixers 250 at 9 a.m. ET Sunday on FS1 and FOX One. The Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 will start at 1 p.m. ET Sunday on FOX and FOX One.

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Rain Forces Completion of Race One to Sunday at Milwaukee

Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo, front) will lead the field back to the green flag for the completion of the Snap-on Makers and Fixers 250 at 9 a.m. ET Sunday on FS1 and FOX One. The Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 will start at 1 p.m. ET Sunday on FOX and FOX One.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin, Alex Palou Speed to Milwaukee Poles

Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (photo) earned his second pole of the season, but Pato O'Ward will start first in the race today (2:30 p.m. ET, FOX) due to an unapproved engine change penalty for McLaughlin.

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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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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Christian Lundgaard Shows Oval Chops in Breakthrough

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock in Milwaukee, where Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard (photo) earned his first career podium finish on an oval.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Champ Already Has Eyes on Sixth Title After Milwaukee Clincher

Team owner Chip Ganassi, Alex Palou and strategist Barry Wanser (photo, from left) have combined to win five NTT INDYCAR SERIES championships in the last six seasons.

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Alex Palou: 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Champion

Fast facts about the Chip Ganassi Racing driver who won his fifth series championship Sunday at Milwaukee.

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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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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Drives to Milwaukee Win; Alex Palou Zeroes In on Another Title

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) earned his second victory of the season in the Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250. The completion of the Snap-on Makers and Fixers 250, suspended yesterday, starts at 6 p.m. ET today (FS1).

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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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Plenty of Action On Tap Sunday After Rain Halts Race One in Milwaukee

Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo, front) will lead the field back to the green flag for the completion of the Snap-on Makers and Fixers 250 at 9 a.m. ET Sunday on FS1 and FOX One. The Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 will start at 1 p.m. ET Sunday on FOX and FOX One.

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Rain Forces Completion of Race One to Sunday at Milwaukee

Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo, front) will lead the field back to the green flag for the completion of the Snap-on Makers and Fixers 250 at 9 a.m. ET Sunday on FS1 and FOX One. The Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 will start at 1 p.m. ET Sunday on FOX and FOX One.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin, Alex Palou Speed to Milwaukee Poles

Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (photo) earned his second pole of the season, but Pato O'Ward will start first in the race today (2:30 p.m. ET, FOX) due to an unapproved engine change penalty for McLaughlin.

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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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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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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Bracing for Return to Form at Milwaukee Doubleheader

The Chicago native (photo, front) has scored more points on ovals than any NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver this season in his first year with Team Penske.