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Early Steps Toward Speed Taken With New Car in First Oval Test at IMS

2016 Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi put the new-for-2028 IR-28 chassis (photo) through its superspeedway paces for the first time in the initial oval test of the car Sept. 9 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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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: Lasting Legacy of Chip Ganassi-Scott Dixon Partnership?

The legendary driver (photo, left) and iconic team owner (photo, right) formed the most successful pairing in INDYCAR SERIES history during their 25 seasons together.

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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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Gearing Up: Portland Launches Sprint to Championship

Six races. Three time zones. Three track types. One championship on the line.

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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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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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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

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Early Steps Toward Speed Taken With New Car in First Oval Test at IMS

2016 Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi put the new-for-2028 IR-28 chassis (photo) through its superspeedway paces for the first time in the initial oval test of the car Sept. 9 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Power Rankings: Scott McLaughlin Soars With Late-Season Charge

No one could topple five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) from the highest perch of the Power Rankings after the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey.

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Gearing Up: New IR-28 Car To Get First Oval Workout This Week

The new IR-28 chassis (photo) will cross the Yard of Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway again this week but in the opposite direction and in oval setup as the new car gets its first circle-track test Wednesday and Thursday.

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Instant Recall: Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey

Scott McLaughlin (photo, right front) dominated the season-ending NTT INDYCAR SERIES race, but the results Sunday still settled plenty of scores in the standings and set the table for a fascinating 2027 season.

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Alex Palou Coronated for Fifth Time at Victory Lap Celebration

Team owner Chip Ganassi (photo, left) and driver Alex Palou (photo, right) have kept hold of the Astor Challenge Cup without interruption since 2023.

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Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Satisfied With First Penske Season

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, including David Malukas (photo) ending up as the top driver for Team Penske.

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Dennis Hauger Hangs On To Win Tight Rookie of the Year Race

The Dale Coyne Racing driver (photo) followed his 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone championship with 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year honors.

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Scott McLaughlin Ends Drought With Dominant Laguna Seca Win

The Team Penske driver (photo) led 87 of 95 laps to earn his first victory since September 2024 at the Milwaukee Mile, a span of 36 races.

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Four-Way Fight for Second To Capture Sunday Spotlight at Laguna Seca

Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo) is second in the standings entering the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, leading a tightly bunched pack in the race for the runner-up spot.

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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Felix Rosenqvist Consistently Speedy in MSR Farewell

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, where the Swedish driver (photo) is aiming to win in his final weekend with Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian.

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Scott McLaughlin Delivers Milestone Pole to Chevy at Laguna Seca

The Team Penske driver (photo) edged five-time series champion Alex Palou to earn his third NTT P1 Award of the season and the 250th INDYCAR SERIES pole for Chevrolet.

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Scotty Mac on the Attack in Second Laguna Seca Practice

The Team Penske driver (photo) is trying to snap a two-year winless streak this weekend in the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season finale.

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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: Scott McLaughlin Soars With Late-Season Charge

No one could topple five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) from the highest perch of the Power Rankings after the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey.

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Eric Smith

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Gearing Up: New IR-28 Car To Get First Oval Workout This Week

The new IR-28 chassis (photo) will cross the Yard of Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway again this week but in the opposite direction and in oval setup as the new car gets its first circle-track test Wednesday and Thursday.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey

Scott McLaughlin (photo, right front) dominated the season-ending NTT INDYCAR SERIES race, but the results Sunday still settled plenty of scores in the standings and set the table for a fascinating 2027 season.

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Alex Palou Coronated for Fifth Time at Victory Lap Celebration

Team owner Chip Ganassi (photo, left) and driver Alex Palou (photo, right) have kept hold of the Astor Challenge Cup without interruption since 2023.

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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Satisfied With First Penske Season

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, including David Malukas (photo) ending up as the top driver for Team Penske.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dennis Hauger Hangs On To Win Tight Rookie of the Year Race

The Dale Coyne Racing driver (photo) followed his 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone championship with 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year honors.

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Paul Kelly

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Scott McLaughlin Ends Drought With Dominant Laguna Seca Win

The Team Penske driver (photo) led 87 of 95 laps to earn his first victory since September 2024 at the Milwaukee Mile, a span of 36 races.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Four-Way Fight for Second To Capture Sunday Spotlight at Laguna Seca

Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo) is second in the standings entering the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, leading a tightly bunched pack in the race for the runner-up spot.

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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Felix Rosenqvist Consistently Speedy in MSR Farewell

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, where the Swedish driver (photo) is aiming to win in his final weekend with Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian.

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Paul Kelly

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Scott McLaughlin Delivers Milestone Pole to Chevy at Laguna Seca

The Team Penske driver (photo) edged five-time series champion Alex Palou to earn his third NTT P1 Award of the season and the 250th INDYCAR SERIES pole for Chevrolet.

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Scotty Mac on the Attack in Second Laguna Seca Practice

The Team Penske driver (photo) is trying to snap a two-year winless streak this weekend in the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season finale.

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Conor Daly, Honda Join DRR for Full-Time Return in 2027

The popular Indiana native (photo) will drive a Honda-powered car in Dreyer & Reinbold Racing's full-time return to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2027.