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Capital Gains: INDYCAR SERIES To Make History This Weekend in D.C.

An auto race will take place on the streets of America's capital city for the first time this weekend with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Newgarden, Kirkwood Make NYC Rounds To Promote Historic D.C. Race

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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Portland Launches Sprint to Championship

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

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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

Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti, Tony Kanaan Join LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Ownership Group

Six Indianapolis 500 victories and 11 INDYCAR SERIES championships are added to LEGACY MOTOR CLUB's ownership ranks.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Minutes With: INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles About New Car

INDYCAR president discusses the vision, technology and testing behind the all-new IR-28.

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Inside Line: Most Striking Aspect of New Car?

There's so much new on the IR-28 (image, above) that it's not surprising the members of the Inside Line panel found many different appealing aspects of the new car unveiled Tuesday, July 28.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Mick Schumacher Quietly Becoming RLL's Oval Ace

Zero past oval experience hasn't stopped the rookie driver (photo) from emerging as one of the season's biggest surprises on circle tracks.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Newgarden, Kirkwood Make NYC Rounds To Promote Historic D.C. Race

FOX Sports' Will Buxton, Josef Newgarden of Team Penske and Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global took in the sights high above Manhattan from the Empire State Building (photo, from left) as part of the promotion of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Capital Gains: INDYCAR SERIES To Make History This Weekend in D.C.

An auto race will take place on the streets of America's capital city for the first time this weekend with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham

Podium finishers (photo, above, from left) Romain Grosjean, Marcus Ericsson and Will Power helped the NTT INDYCAR SERIES put on a thrilling show at its first event on the new street circuit in Markham, Ontario.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Markham

Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson (photo) is among the favorites to win this weekend on the new street circuit at Markham, Ontario, as three of his four career victories have come on temporary street circuits.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Last Stand for Alex Palou’s Rivals May Come at New Race in Markham

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES' annual stop in Ontario shifts to Markham this weekend after 39 races in Toronto.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou’s Reign on Top Extends to 10 Races After Portland Win

The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) for Chip Ganassi Racing has led the rankings after 42 of the last 45 races.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

New Markham Race Continues Tradition of Canadian Speed for INDYCAR

Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward (photo) won last year on the streets of Toronto, but this year the NTT INDYCAR SERIES' annual stop in Canada moves to the streets of nearby Markham, Ontario.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland

The superlatives continue to pile up for four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo), who took a 110-point lead in this season's series standings with his victory Sunday at Portland International Raceway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Another Portland Podium Keeps Good Times Rolling for Will Power

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock at Portland, where the Andretti Global newcomer (photo) continued his second-half surge with a third-place finish.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Draws Closer to Fifth Title With Masterful Portland Win

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion earned his sixth victory of the season and third career victory at Portland International Raceway on Sunday in the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland.

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Josef Newgarden Leads Portland Warmup; Race at 4 P.M. ET

The two-time INDYCAR SERIES champion for Team Penske rebounded from qualifying 15th to lead the final practice before the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Arrow McLaren Faces Steep Climb Sunday at Portland

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock at Portland, where a challenging weekend for Arrow McLaren got even tougher during NTT P1 Award qualifying.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Newgarden, Kirkwood Make NYC Rounds To Promote Historic D.C. Race

FOX Sports' Will Buxton, Josef Newgarden of Team Penske and Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global took in the sights high above Manhattan from the Empire State Building (photo, from left) as part of the promotion of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Capital Gains: INDYCAR SERIES To Make History This Weekend in D.C.

An auto race will take place on the streets of America's capital city for the first time this weekend with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham

Podium finishers (photo, above, from left) Romain Grosjean, Marcus Ericsson and Will Power helped the NTT INDYCAR SERIES put on a thrilling show at its first event on the new street circuit in Markham, Ontario.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Markham

Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson (photo) is among the favorites to win this weekend on the new street circuit at Markham, Ontario, as three of his four career victories have come on temporary street circuits.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Last Stand for Alex Palou’s Rivals May Come at New Race in Markham

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES' annual stop in Ontario shifts to Markham this weekend after 39 races in Toronto.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou’s Reign on Top Extends to 10 Races After Portland Win

The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) for Chip Ganassi Racing has led the rankings after 42 of the last 45 races.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

New Markham Race Continues Tradition of Canadian Speed for INDYCAR

Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward (photo) won last year on the streets of Toronto, but this year the NTT INDYCAR SERIES' annual stop in Canada moves to the streets of nearby Markham, Ontario.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland

The superlatives continue to pile up for four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo), who took a 110-point lead in this season's series standings with his victory Sunday at Portland International Raceway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Another Portland Podium Keeps Good Times Rolling for Will Power

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock at Portland, where the Andretti Global newcomer (photo) continued his second-half surge with a third-place finish.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Draws Closer to Fifth Title With Masterful Portland Win

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion earned his sixth victory of the season and third career victory at Portland International Raceway on Sunday in the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland.

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Josef Newgarden Leads Portland Warmup; Race at 4 P.M. ET

The two-time INDYCAR SERIES champion for Team Penske rebounded from qualifying 15th to lead the final practice before the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Arrow McLaren Faces Steep Climb Sunday at Portland

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock at Portland, where a challenging weekend for Arrow McLaren got even tougher during NTT P1 Award qualifying.