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David Malukas Flexes Oval Muscle in First Phoenix Practice

The Team Penske newcomer (photo) was one of three drivers in the top seven from the powerful team in the first practice at Phoenix Raceway.

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Favorites and Sleepers: Phoenix

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Back to the Future: INDYCAR Returns to Phoenix for ‘Desert Double’

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Dennis Hauger Proves To Be Quick Study in Strong First Start

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Eric Smith

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Favorites and Sleepers: Phoenix

Christian Rasmussen (photo) of ECR won the last NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on a 1-mile oval, earning his first career victory last August at the Milwaukee Mile.

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Inside Line: St. Pete Takeaway (Besides Alex Palou Is Really Good)?

One member of the Inside Line panel was impressed with the quiet climb from starting 23rd to finishing seventh by Josef Newgarden of Team Penske (photo).

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Guess Who Is Still No. 1?

Romain Grosjean (photo, above) led two Dale Coyne Racing drivers in the top 10 of the Power Rankings after the team's strong opener at St. Petersburg.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: St. Petersburg

Andretti Global driver Kyle Kirkwood (photo), a Florida native, could score a home-state victory this season as one of the favorites at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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Inside Line: Wishes for St. Petersburg?

One member of the Inside Line panel wants to see fireworks between 2025 champion Alex Palou (photo, top) and 2025 runner-up Pato O'Ward (photo, bottom) during the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg this Sunday.

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Inside Line: Who’s Flying Under the Radar in 2026?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Scott McLaughlin (photo) will return to the top five of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings and contend for victory in the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Rasmussen Aims To Build on Oval Success in 2026

The Danish driver (photo) was the third-highest points scorer on ovals in the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

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Inside Line: Sebring Test Takeaways, Phoenix Test Expectations

One member of the Inside Line panel was impressed by the performance of new Juncos Hollinger Racing teammates Rinus VeeKay and Sting Ray Robb (photo) this week at the private team test at Sebring.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Plots 2026 Comeback With ‘Full Attack’

The two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) for Team Penske seeks to rebound from a 12th-place finish in the standings last season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Return to Karting Roots Energizes Marcus Armstrong for 2026 Season

The New Zealand native finished inside the top 10 of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings for the first time in 2025.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Mick Schumacher Gets Hang of Oval Laps in First Test

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES rookie (photo) will make his first career oval start with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing on Saturday, March 7 at Phoenix Raceway.

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Inside Line: INDYCAR Team Climbing Like Patriots, Seahawks?

Two members of the Inside Line panel think the management hires by Bobby Rahal (photo) and his co-owners David Letterman and Mike Lanigan could elevate Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing into title contention this season.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Flexes Oval Muscle in First Phoenix Practice

The Team Penske newcomer (photo) was one of three drivers in the top seven from the powerful team in the first practice at Phoenix Raceway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dennis Hauger Proves To Be Quick Study in Strong First Start

Dennis Hauger qualified third and finished 10th in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut last weekend at St. Petersburg for Dale Coyne Racing.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Phoenix

Christian Rasmussen (photo) of ECR won the last NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on a 1-mile oval, earning his first career victory last August at the Milwaukee Mile.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Back to the Future: INDYCAR Returns to Phoenix for ‘Desert Double’

Scott Dixon (photo) won in 2016 at Phoenix Raceway for Chip Ganassi Racing.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Alex Palou Taking Aim at History as Phoenix Returns

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is back at Phoenix Raceway (photo) for the first time since 2018 for the Good Ranchers 250 this Saturday as part of the "Desert Double" with the NASCAR Cup Series.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

A look back at the season opener Sunday, which featured another master class of strategy from Barry Wanser (photo, above) executed perfectly by reigning champion Alex Palou.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Happy With ‘Admirable’ Fourth

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday in St. Petersburg, including Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) producing the best St. Pete finish of his career.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Satisfied With Strong Second To Start Season

The Team Penske driver finished second at St. Petersburg, his best result in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES since 2024.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Champ Alex Palou Opens with Dominant March to St. Pete Win

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) earned his 20th career victory in just his 99th start.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward, Arrow McLaren Step Forward in St. Pete Warmup

Arrow McLaren put three drivers into the top six of the final practice, setting the table for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg at noon ET today on FOX, FOX One, FOX Deportes, the FOX Sports app and INDYCAR Radio, powered by OnlyBulls.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Coyne Team Produces Stunning Qualifying Pace

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at St. Petersburg, including unexpected joy for Dale Coyne Racing (photo), which put two drivers into the Firestone Fast Six for the first time since 2022.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Knows Constant Pressure Is Only Way To Dethrone Champ

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) finished a distant second in the standings last season to Alex Palou, 196 points behind.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Flexes Oval Muscle in First Phoenix Practice

The Team Penske newcomer (photo) was one of three drivers in the top seven from the powerful team in the first practice at Phoenix Raceway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dennis Hauger Proves To Be Quick Study in Strong First Start

Dennis Hauger qualified third and finished 10th in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut last weekend at St. Petersburg for Dale Coyne Racing.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Phoenix

Christian Rasmussen (photo) of ECR won the last NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on a 1-mile oval, earning his first career victory last August at the Milwaukee Mile.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Back to the Future: INDYCAR Returns to Phoenix for ‘Desert Double’

Scott Dixon (photo) won in 2016 at Phoenix Raceway for Chip Ganassi Racing.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Alex Palou Taking Aim at History as Phoenix Returns

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is back at Phoenix Raceway (photo) for the first time since 2018 for the Good Ranchers 250 this Saturday as part of the "Desert Double" with the NASCAR Cup Series.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

A look back at the season opener Sunday, which featured another master class of strategy from Barry Wanser (photo, above) executed perfectly by reigning champion Alex Palou.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Happy With ‘Admirable’ Fourth

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday in St. Petersburg, including Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) producing the best St. Pete finish of his career.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Satisfied With Strong Second To Start Season

The Team Penske driver finished second at St. Petersburg, his best result in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES since 2024.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Champ Alex Palou Opens with Dominant March to St. Pete Win

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) earned his 20th career victory in just his 99th start.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward, Arrow McLaren Step Forward in St. Pete Warmup

Arrow McLaren put three drivers into the top six of the final practice, setting the table for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg at noon ET today on FOX, FOX One, FOX Deportes, the FOX Sports app and INDYCAR Radio, powered by OnlyBulls.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Coyne Team Produces Stunning Qualifying Pace

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at St. Petersburg, including unexpected joy for Dale Coyne Racing (photo), which put two drivers into the Firestone Fast Six for the first time since 2022.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Knows Constant Pressure Is Only Way To Dethrone Champ

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) finished a distant second in the standings last season to Alex Palou, 196 points behind.