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The 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES destination of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone champion Nikita Johnson (photo) intrigues one member of the panel.

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Edward Jones, McLaren Announce Multiyear Partnership

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Inside Line: Most Interesting 2027 Open Seat or Silly Season Driver?

The 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES destination of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone champion Nikita Johnson (photo) intrigues one member of the panel.

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Eric Smith

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Alexander Rossi Confident of Progress After ‘Pretty Terrible Year’

The ECR driver (photo) ended the season on an upbeat note with a third-place finish at the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Drivers Who Were Better Than 2026 Standings Indicated

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian (photo) finished 14th in the final points for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES despite seven top-10 finishes this season.

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Inside Line: 2026 Moment That Will Matter Most in 2027?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks that the lessons learned from the successful inaugural events at Arlington (photo) and Washington will be carried over to other street races, making them even better in 2027.

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Historic Season Unleashes New Era of Growth for NTT INDYCAR SERIES

North America's premier open-wheel racing series saw impressive gains in television viewers, event attendance, digital engagement and merchandise sales in the 2026 season due to its thrilling, world-class competition.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Pleased To Complete Road Back to Victory Lane

Team Penske's return paved with change, patience and a renewed connection.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Who Were Most Improved Drivers of 2026 Season?

Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global (photo) improved 13 spots in the standings from 2025 to 2026, climbing from 20th last season to seventh this year.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Still Focused on Improvement Despite Career Year

The Andretti Global driver (photo) finished a career-best second this season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings and earned two victories.

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Inside Line: How Will 2026 Season Be Most Remembered?

One member of the panel will remember this year's NTT INDYCAR SERIES season for the closest finish in Indianapolis 500 history (photo), when Felix Rosenqvist edged David Malukas.

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Dennis Hauger Joins AJ Foyt Racing for 2027

Hauger will drive the team's No. 14 Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet.

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FOX INDYCAR Coverage Scores Second Straight Year of Big Growth

FOX Sports' coverage of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES gained 23 percent more viewers this season than in its strong first season as broadcast partner in 2025.

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Inside Line: Defining Moment of Alex Palou’s Championship Season?

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) didn't have a career-defining win in 2026 like his 2025 Indianapolis 500 victory, but the panel still identified plenty of moments when the Spaniard took control en route to his fifth title.

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Inside Line: Most Interesting 2027 Open Seat or Silly Season Driver?

The 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES destination of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone champion Nikita Johnson (photo) intrigues one member of the panel.

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Edward Jones, McLaren Announce Multiyear Partnership

The No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet driven next season by six-time INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon (photo) will feature primary sponsorship from the financial services firm at the Indy 500 and selected other races.

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INDYCAR Statement on Passing of Gordon Johncock

The hard-charging driver (photo) won the Indianapolis 500 in 1973 and 1982 and the INDYCAR SERIES championship in 1976.

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Ganassi Signs Christian Lundgaard To Drive No. 9 in Multiyear Deal

The newest addition to Chip Ganassi Racing's driver lineup (photo) finished a career-best third in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in 2026, with two race victories.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Two-Time Indianapolis 500 Winner Gordon Johncock Dies at 90

The longtime Michigan resident won the 1982 Indianapolis 500 (photo) after a spellbinding duel with Rick Mears.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Confident of Progress After ‘Pretty Terrible Year’

The ECR driver (photo) ended the season on an upbeat note with a third-place finish at the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Drivers Who Were Better Than 2026 Standings Indicated

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian (photo) finished 14th in the final points for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES despite seven top-10 finishes this season.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Final Statistics Betray Graham Rahal’s Progress This Season

The lead Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver (photo) earned three podium finishes this season but finished 16th in the final season standings due to inconsistency.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Indianapolis 500 Folk Hero ‘Jigger’ Sirois Dies at 91

The hard-luck driver's failure to qualify in 1969 (photo) became part of the folklore of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

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Inside Line: 2026 Moment That Will Matter Most in 2027?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks that the lessons learned from the successful inaugural events at Arlington (photo) and Washington will be carried over to other street races, making them even better in 2027.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

‘500’ Reality Sinks In for Felix Rosenqvist After Seeing Borg Likeness

The winner of the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge (photo, right) will be the first driver to appear on the Borg-Warner Trophy with a beard, in an image sculpted by Will Behrends (photo, left).

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Scott Dixon To Drive No. 6, Felix Rosenqvist No. 7 for Arrow McLaren

The Indianapolis-based team unveiled the car numbers its four drivers will use in the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, including Scott Dixon running a number besides 9 for just the second season since 2003.

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Inside Line: Most Interesting 2027 Open Seat or Silly Season Driver?

The 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES destination of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone champion Nikita Johnson (photo) intrigues one member of the panel.

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Edward Jones, McLaren Announce Multiyear Partnership

The No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet driven next season by six-time INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon (photo) will feature primary sponsorship from the financial services firm at the Indy 500 and selected other races.

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Ganassi Signs Christian Lundgaard To Drive No. 9 in Multiyear Deal

The newest addition to Chip Ganassi Racing's driver lineup (photo) finished a career-best third in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in 2026, with two race victories.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Confident of Progress After ‘Pretty Terrible Year’

The ECR driver (photo) ended the season on an upbeat note with a third-place finish at the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Drivers Who Were Better Than 2026 Standings Indicated

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian (photo) finished 14th in the final points for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES despite seven top-10 finishes this season.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Final Statistics Betray Graham Rahal’s Progress This Season

The lead Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver (photo) earned three podium finishes this season but finished 16th in the final season standings due to inconsistency.

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Inside Line: 2026 Moment That Will Matter Most in 2027?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks that the lessons learned from the successful inaugural events at Arlington (photo) and Washington will be carried over to other street races, making them even better in 2027.

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Scott Dixon To Drive No. 6, Felix Rosenqvist No. 7 for Arrow McLaren

The Indianapolis-based team unveiled the car numbers its four drivers will use in the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, including Scott Dixon running a number besides 9 for just the second season since 2003.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Pleased To Complete Road Back to Victory Lane

Team Penske's return paved with change, patience and a renewed connection.

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Dennis Hauger Joins AJ Foyt Racing for 2027

Hauger will drive the team's No. 14 Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet.

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Swedish Hometown To Honor Rosenqvist With Public Celebration

Värnamo, Sweden, is rolling out the red carpet Dec. 5 for its hometown hero (photo), the winner of the closest Indianapolis 500 in history.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Barry Wanser Weaves Even More Magic With Tight-Knit Palou Team

The longtime Chip Ganassi Racing executive (photo, left) has served as the strategist for all five of Alex Palou's (photo, right) NTT INDYCAR SERIES championships.