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'Fast Friday' Practice Underway After Morning Rain at Indy

The final practice before PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying will run until 7 p.m. ET today.

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Academy Award-Winning Actor Brendan Fraser Named Indy 500 Honorary Starter

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

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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

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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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Eric Smith

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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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Eric Smith

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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

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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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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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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

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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

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Conor Daly Pushes Speed Limit Past 228 on Ideal Day at Indy

The Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver (photo) led the second day of practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge with the fastest lap of the week, 228.080 mph.

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Katherine Legge To Make Historic Indy-Charlotte ‘Double’ Attempt

The British driver (photo) is the first woman and the sixth driver overall to attempt to race in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.

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Paddock Buzz: Scott McLaughlin Eager to Erase 2025 Error

News, notes and quotes Tuesday from Gasoline Alley in Indianapolis, including the Team Penske driver (photo) ready to atone for a big mistake in last year's race.

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Curt Cavin

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Drive for Five Continues To Energize Helio Castroneves at Indy

The Brazilian (photo) is one of four drivers to win "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" four times.

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Paul Kelly

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Alex Palou Gains Confidence with Top Lap on Opening Day at Indy

The reigning Indy 500 winner and NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) led a pack of five cars faster than 225 mph Tuesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Power Rankings: Christian Lundgaard on the Charge After Victory

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) is the big mover in the Power Rankings after his first victory in Arrow McLaren colors Saturday in the Sonsio Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Curt Cavin

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Gearing Up: Another Famous Racing Name Starting ‘500’ Legacy

The Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge debut of Mick Schumacher (photo), son of five-time United States Grand Prix at IMS Formula One winner Michael Schumacher, is one of many interesting storylines unfolding this week.

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Eric Smith

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Conor Daly Pushes Speed Limit Past 228 on Ideal Day at Indy

The Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver (photo) led the second day of practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge with the fastest lap of the week, 228.080 mph.

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Katherine Legge To Make Historic Indy-Charlotte ‘Double’ Attempt

The British driver (photo) is the first woman and the sixth driver overall to attempt to race in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.

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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Scott McLaughlin Eager to Erase 2025 Error

News, notes and quotes Tuesday from Gasoline Alley in Indianapolis, including the Team Penske driver (photo) ready to atone for a big mistake in last year's race.

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Curt Cavin

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Drive for Five Continues To Energize Helio Castroneves at Indy

The Brazilian (photo) is one of four drivers to win "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" four times.

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Paul Kelly

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Alex Palou Gains Confidence with Top Lap on Opening Day at Indy

The reigning Indy 500 winner and NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) led a pack of five cars faster than 225 mph Tuesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: Christian Lundgaard on the Charge After Victory

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) is the big mover in the Power Rankings after his first victory in Arrow McLaren colors Saturday in the Sonsio Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Another Famous Racing Name Starting ‘500’ Legacy

The Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge debut of Mick Schumacher (photo), son of five-time United States Grand Prix at IMS Formula One winner Michael Schumacher, is one of many interesting storylines unfolding this week.