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Gearing Up: Can Anyone Take May Sweep Broom from Alex Palou?

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Sam’s Club Joins NTT INDYCAR SERIES, IMS as Official Sponsor

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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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Eric Smith

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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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Curt Cavin

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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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Curt Cavin

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Three Up, Three Down: Who’s Rising, Falling After Four Races?

Josef Newgarden of Team Penske (photo) is one of the drivers who is in better shape in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings this season than at the same point in 2025.

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Inside Line: Your March Moment?

One member of the Inside Line panel cited Kyle Kirkwood's late pass of Alex Palou (photo) to win the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington as a pivotal moment in March.

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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: Alex Palou Back on Familiar Perch

After two races out of the top spot, the four-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) is back on top of the Power Rankings after his victory last Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Inside Line: What’s Capturing Attention Heading to Barber?

Alex Palou (photo, front) ran away from the field last year at Barber Motorsports Park, winning by a staggering 16 seconds. Can he do it again this Sunday in the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix?

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Can Anyone Take May Sweep Broom from Alex Palou?

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) leading the field has become a common sight on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, as he has won the Sonsio Grand Prix three of the last four years, including the last two seasons.

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Paul Kelly

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Two-Time INDYCAR SERIES Champion Alex Zanardi Dies at 59

The charismatic, inspiring Italian (photo) won series championships in 1997 and 1998 for Chip Ganassi Racing.

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Eric Smith

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Josef Newgarden Carrying Good Vibes, Ample Speed Into May at IMS

The two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion for Team Penske ended up second fastest in the Indianapolis 500 Open Test on April 26-27 at IMS.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Aiming for Another Picture-Perfect May

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Wednesday at Indianapolis, including reigning Indy 500 winner Alex Palou (photo) snapping photos around the IMS facility.

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Paul Kelly

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Rookie Caio Collet Tows to Top on Final Day of Indy 500 Open Test

The AJ Foyt Racing driver (photo) was one of just two competitors to top 226 mph during the two-day test preparing drivers and teams for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Will Power Fitting In With Streamlined Andretti

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Tuesday in Indianapolis, including Andretti Global's newest driver (photo) settling in with the team after 17 consecutive "500" starts with Team Penske.

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Paul Kelly

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Conor Daly Leads Experienced Group Atop Day 1 of Indy Open Test

The Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver (photo) was one of two competitors to top 225 mph Tuesday on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Indy 500 Open Test Providing May Preview This Week

All action Tuesday and Wednesday from IMS will be streamed live on the INDYCAR YouTube channel.

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Katherine Legge To Race in Indy 500 with HMD, Foyt Partnership

The English driver (photo), the fastest female qualifier in Indianapolis 500 history, will attempt to make her fifth career start in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

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Eric Smith

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David Malukas Wastes No Time Settling Into Success at Penske

The Chicago native (above) is third in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in his first season with Team Penske.

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Eric Smith

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Graham Rahal’s Revival Gains Steam Entering Month of May

The Rahal Letterman Lanigan team leader (photo) climbed to 10th in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after finishing eighth in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Felix Rosenqvist Riding Wave Entering Special Month of May

The Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian driver (photo, left) climbed to ninth in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after finishing second in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Can Anyone Take May Sweep Broom from Alex Palou?

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) leading the field has become a common sight on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, as he has won the Sonsio Grand Prix three of the last four years, including the last two seasons.

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Paul Kelly

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Two-Time INDYCAR SERIES Champion Alex Zanardi Dies at 59

The charismatic, inspiring Italian (photo) won series championships in 1997 and 1998 for Chip Ganassi Racing.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Carrying Good Vibes, Ample Speed Into May at IMS

The two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion for Team Penske ended up second fastest in the Indianapolis 500 Open Test on April 26-27 at IMS.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Aiming for Another Picture-Perfect May

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Wednesday at Indianapolis, including reigning Indy 500 winner Alex Palou (photo) snapping photos around the IMS facility.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rookie Caio Collet Tows to Top on Final Day of Indy 500 Open Test

The AJ Foyt Racing driver (photo) was one of just two competitors to top 226 mph during the two-day test preparing drivers and teams for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Will Power Fitting In With Streamlined Andretti

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Tuesday in Indianapolis, including Andretti Global's newest driver (photo) settling in with the team after 17 consecutive "500" starts with Team Penske.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Conor Daly Leads Experienced Group Atop Day 1 of Indy Open Test

The Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver (photo) was one of two competitors to top 225 mph Tuesday on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Indy 500 Open Test Providing May Preview This Week

All action Tuesday and Wednesday from IMS will be streamed live on the INDYCAR YouTube channel.

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Katherine Legge To Race in Indy 500 with HMD, Foyt Partnership

The English driver (photo), the fastest female qualifier in Indianapolis 500 history, will attempt to make her fifth career start in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Wastes No Time Settling Into Success at Penske

The Chicago native (above) is third in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in his first season with Team Penske.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Graham Rahal’s Revival Gains Steam Entering Month of May

The Rahal Letterman Lanigan team leader (photo) climbed to 10th in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after finishing eighth in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Felix Rosenqvist Riding Wave Entering Special Month of May

The Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian driver (photo, left) climbed to ninth in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after finishing second in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.