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Reigning Winner Alex Palou Beats Heat To Earn Second Indy 500 Pole

The Spaniard became the first reigning winner of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" to win the pole since Helio Castroneves in 2010.

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Christian Rasmussen Leads Final Tune-up Before '500' Qualifying

Alexander Rossi

Inside Line: Indianapolis 500 Pole Winner?

Rain at IMS

INDYCAR Updates Sunday Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Schedule

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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Reigning Winner Alex Palou Beats Heat To Earn Second Indy 500 Pole

The Spaniard became the first reigning winner of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" to win the pole since Helio Castroneves in 2010.

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Reigning Winner Palou Claims Second Career '500' Pole

The reigning and four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion also won the NTT P1 Award for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" in 2023.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Rasmussen Leads Final Tune-up Before '500' Qualifying

The Dane (photo) was one of three ECR drivers in the top four on the speed charts leading into PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying, which starts at noon ET (FS2, FOX One, INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls).

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Inside Line: Indianapolis 500 Pole Winner?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Alexander Rossi of ECR (photo) will add his first Indianapolis 500 pole Sunday to his victory in 2016 in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Hybrid Deployment Strategy Evolving at Indy

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Indianapolis, including 2016 "500" winner Alexander Rossi (photo) talking about how hybrid use has changed this year.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No Clear Favorite as Wide-Open Qualifying Looms at Indy

Spots 16-33 will be locked into the field Saturday, with the top 15 advancing to the final rounds of PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying on Sunday at IMS.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Felix Rosenqvist Pushes Speeds Past 233 MPH To Lead ‘Fast Friday’

The Swedish driver (photo) also produced the fastest four-lap simulated qualifying run as PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying starts Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Contenders Savor Playing in Traffic at IMS

News, notes and quotes Thursday from the paddock at Indianapolis, including how top drivers choose their dance partners to run in traffic.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Potential Winning Vibes, Car Speed Climbing for Conor Daly

The Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver (photo) is trying to become the first Indiana native to win the Indianapolis 500 since Wilbur Shaw in 1940.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Eager for ‘Fast Friday’ Boost After Leading Indy Practice

The Mexican (photo) turned the third-fastest speed of the month Thursday, 227.308 mph.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Rinus VeeKay Learned Lessons from 2025 Struggles

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Wednesday at Indianapolis, including how nearly failing to qualify for the race last year helped the Dutch driver (photo) this May.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Arrow McLaren Drivers Savor Indy Wisdom of Ryan Hunter-Reay

The 2012 INDYCAR SERIES champion and 2014 Indianapolis 500 winner is driving for Arrow McLaren this month while also serving in his role as a consultant this season for the team's full-time drivers.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Reigning Winner Alex Palou Beats Heat To Earn Second Indy 500 Pole

The Spaniard became the first reigning winner of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" to win the pole since Helio Castroneves in 2010.

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Reigning Winner Palou Claims Second Career '500' Pole

The reigning and four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion also won the NTT P1 Award for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" in 2023.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Rasmussen Leads Final Tune-up Before '500' Qualifying

The Dane (photo) was one of three ECR drivers in the top four on the speed charts leading into PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying, which starts at noon ET (FS2, FOX One, INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls).

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Inside Line: Indianapolis 500 Pole Winner?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Alexander Rossi of ECR (photo) will add his first Indianapolis 500 pole Sunday to his victory in 2016 in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Hybrid Deployment Strategy Evolving at Indy

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Indianapolis, including 2016 "500" winner Alexander Rossi (photo) talking about how hybrid use has changed this year.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No Clear Favorite as Wide-Open Qualifying Looms at Indy

Spots 16-33 will be locked into the field Saturday, with the top 15 advancing to the final rounds of PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying on Sunday at IMS.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Felix Rosenqvist Pushes Speeds Past 233 MPH To Lead ‘Fast Friday’

The Swedish driver (photo) also produced the fastest four-lap simulated qualifying run as PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying starts Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Contenders Savor Playing in Traffic at IMS

News, notes and quotes Thursday from the paddock at Indianapolis, including how top drivers choose their dance partners to run in traffic.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Potential Winning Vibes, Car Speed Climbing for Conor Daly

The Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver (photo) is trying to become the first Indiana native to win the Indianapolis 500 since Wilbur Shaw in 1940.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Eager for ‘Fast Friday’ Boost After Leading Indy Practice

The Mexican (photo) turned the third-fastest speed of the month Thursday, 227.308 mph.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Rinus VeeKay Learned Lessons from 2025 Struggles

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Wednesday at Indianapolis, including how nearly failing to qualify for the race last year helped the Dutch driver (photo) this May.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Arrow McLaren Drivers Savor Indy Wisdom of Ryan Hunter-Reay

The 2012 INDYCAR SERIES champion and 2014 Indianapolis 500 winner is driving for Arrow McLaren this month while also serving in his role as a consultant this season for the team's full-time drivers.