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Pato O’Ward Ready To Take Final Step Among Series Elite in 2027

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Domination Station: Five Most Punishing Performances of 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Ready To Take Final Step Among Series Elite in 2027

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) has two new teammates next season to help him achieve the two biggest goals remaining in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Domination Station: Five Most Punishing Performances of 2026

Pato O'Ward's two victories in the Snap-on INDYCAR Weekend at the Milwaukee Mile (photo) marked the first sweep of a doubleheader by an NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver since 2023.

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Inside Line: Next First-Time Series Champion?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) will make the final step from his second-place finish in 2026 to become the series' next first-time champion -- but maybe not in the 2027 season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Hustles IR-28 Through More Development at Sebring

The ECR driver (photo) continued development of the IR-28 at one of the sport’s toughest testing grounds.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Shake It Up: Alex Palou Puts IR-28 Through Pounding Paces at Sebring

The five-time and reigning series champion for Chip Ganassi Racing turned 43 laps Monday (photo) at the notoriously bumpy Sebring International Raceway circuit.

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Inside Line: Top Ganassi Championship Season?

Three of the four Inside Line panelists chose the epic 2009 duel between Scott Dixon (photo, left) and Dario Franchitti (photo, right). Read the full story to find out why and which CGR title season the other panelist chose.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Friendly Rivalry Reaches Top Level for Kyle Kirkwood, David Malukas

Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global (photo, left) and David Malukas of Team Penske (photo, right) figure to share podiums in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for years to come, the continuation of a rivalry that started in karting.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Surprise, Surprise: Biggest 2026 Stunners in NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Scott Dixon's decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) to join Arrow McLaren after 24 full-time seasons, 58 wins and six series championships with CGR made major headlines.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Sees Opportunity, Not Pressure, in Ganassi Ride

The Dane (photo) is replacing legendary INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda starting in the 2027 season.

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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

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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Editorial Staff

Notebook: Team Penske, Hitachi Extend Partnership

The sponsorship, which began in 2012, is a cornerstone of Hitachi and Team Penske’s multifaceted partnership.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Ready To Take Final Step Among Series Elite in 2027

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) has two new teammates next season to help him achieve the two biggest goals remaining in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou To Rev Up Indiana Football Fans Before Buckeye Showdown

The five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion will take over for Hoosier the Bison (photo) on Saturday against Ohio State.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou To Help Ganassi Hone INDY NXT Setups at Griffis Test

The five-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) will drive machinery from the INDYCAR development series for the first time Friday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Hustles IR-28 Through More Development at Sebring

The ECR driver (photo) continued development of the IR-28 at one of the sport’s toughest testing grounds.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

A Look at Numbers That Defined 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Season

There were a variety of interesting digits surrounding the 2026 season, including drivers from all 10 full-time teams leading laps and nine teams earning a podium finish.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDYCAR Notebook: IR-28 Hits Road for Sebring Test Next Week

The new IR-28 chassis (photo) will be tested at a track other than Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time Oct. 12-13.

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Arrow McLaren Staying With Chevrolet Power for Multiple Seasons

Pato O'Ward (photo) won three races for Arrow McLaren with Chevy power in the 2026 season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Friendly Rivalry Reaches Top Level for Kyle Kirkwood, David Malukas

Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global (photo, left) and David Malukas of Team Penske (photo, right) figure to share podiums in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for years to come, the continuation of a rivalry that started in karting.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Surprise, Surprise: Biggest 2026 Stunners in NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Scott Dixon's decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) to join Arrow McLaren after 24 full-time seasons, 58 wins and six series championships with CGR made major headlines.

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INDYCAR Drivers Extending Seasons at Petit Le Mans IMSA Finale

Reigning and five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou will share the No. 93 Acura GTP car (photo) of Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb Agajanian on Saturday in the 10-hour race at Road Atlanta (Photo credit: IMSA).

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Sees Opportunity, Not Pressure, in Ganassi Ride

The Dane (photo) is replacing legendary INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda starting in the 2027 season.

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Editorial Staff

Notebook: Team Penske, Hitachi Extend Partnership

The sponsorship, which began in 2012, is a cornerstone of Hitachi and Team Penske’s multifaceted partnership.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Ready To Take Final Step Among Series Elite in 2027

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) has two new teammates next season to help him achieve the two biggest goals remaining in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou To Rev Up Indiana Football Fans Before Buckeye Showdown

The five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion will take over for Hoosier the Bison (photo) on Saturday against Ohio State.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou To Help Ganassi Hone INDY NXT Setups at Griffis Test

The five-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) will drive machinery from the INDYCAR development series for the first time Friday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

A Look at Numbers That Defined 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Season

There were a variety of interesting digits surrounding the 2026 season, including drivers from all 10 full-time teams leading laps and nine teams earning a podium finish.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDYCAR Notebook: IR-28 Hits Road for Sebring Test Next Week

The new IR-28 chassis (photo) will be tested at a track other than Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time Oct. 12-13.

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Editorial Staff

Team Penske To Continue Long Partnership With Chevrolet

Scott McLaughlin used Chevrolet power to earn the manufacturer's 250th pole position in INDYCAR SERIES competition in September at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (photo)..

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ECR, Chevrolet Agree to Multiyear Partnership Extension

Chevrolet has powered ECR drivers to nine INDYCAR SERIES victories and six poles since their partnership started in 2012.

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Arrow McLaren Staying With Chevrolet Power for Multiple Seasons

Pato O'Ward (photo) won three races for Arrow McLaren with Chevy power in the 2026 season.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Surprise, Surprise: Biggest 2026 Stunners in NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Scott Dixon's decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) to join Arrow McLaren after 24 full-time seasons, 58 wins and six series championships with CGR made major headlines.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Sees Opportunity, Not Pressure, in Ganassi Ride

The Dane (photo) is replacing legendary INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda starting in the 2027 season.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDYCAR Notebook: Foyt Renews With Longtime Partner

AJ Foyt Racing and new driver Dennis Hauger will continue to support the mission of Homes For Our Troops through the No. 14 Chevrolet (photo) in the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.