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Graham Rahal’s Revival Gains Steam Entering Month of May

The Rahal Letterman Lanigan team leader (photo) climbed to 10th in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after finishing eighth in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

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Felix Rosenqvist Riding Wave Entering Special Month of May

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Inside Line: Focus of Attention at Indy 500 Open Test?

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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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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

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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Inside Line: Your March Moment?

One member of the Inside Line panel cited Kyle Kirkwood's late pass of Alex Palou (photo) to win the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington as a pivotal moment in March.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Back on Familiar Perch

After two races out of the top spot, the four-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) is back on top of the Power Rankings after his victory last Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Inside Line: What’s Capturing Attention Heading to Barber?

Alex Palou (photo, front) ran away from the field last year at Barber Motorsports Park, winning by a staggering 16 seconds. Can he do it again this Sunday in the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix?

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Inside Line: Biggest Takeaway Three Races In?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks the first three races of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season have shown we may see two or more Andretti Global drivers on more podiums this season besides at Arlington (photo).

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Graham Rahal’s Revival Gains Steam Entering Month of May

The Rahal Letterman Lanigan team leader (photo) climbed to 10th in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after finishing eighth in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Felix Rosenqvist Riding Wave Entering Special Month of May

The Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian driver (photo, left) climbed to ninth in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after finishing second in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

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Sam’s Club To Sponsor Kyle Kirkwood at Indy, Rest of Season

The leading membership retail club is increasing its involvement with Andretti Global after its initial partnership resulted in a 24 percent sales lift for featured items last year.

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Acura Boosting Presence in NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Felix Rosenqvist's Honda-powered car featured Acura branding April 17-19 at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach (photo).

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Felix Rosenqvist, Scott Dixon Climb After Podiums

The top three drivers in the Power Rankings are unchanged, led by series leader and Long Beach winner Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo).

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Alex Palou (photo) has won 11 of the last 22 NTT INDYCAR SERIES races dating to the start of the 2025 season, an incredible win rate of 50 percent.

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Family Team Fields Chevy-Powered Indy 500 Entry for Jacob Abel

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone veteran (photo) will attempt to make his first start in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Counts Points, Limits Damage

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Long Beach, including Kyle Kirkwood (photo) managing risk in the closing stretches of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

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Paul Kelly

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Quick Pit Work, Pace Help Alex Palou Run Away to Win at Long Beach

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) took the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship lead with his third victory in five races this season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood, Alex Palou Agree Tight Title Duel Has Season-Long Legs

Four-time series champion Alex Palou (photo) trails leader Kyle Kirkwood by just two points in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings entering the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday.

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Paul Kelly

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Josef Newgarden Jumps to Top of Eventful Long Beach Warmup

The two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion and 2022 Long Beach winner was the fourth different driver to lead one of the four on-track sessions this weekend.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Data Blackout Helps Scott Dixon Find Elusive Pace

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Long Beach, including Scott Dixon earning a spot in the Firestone Fast Six for the first time in more than a year.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Graham Rahal’s Revival Gains Steam Entering Month of May

The Rahal Letterman Lanigan team leader (photo) climbed to 10th in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after finishing eighth in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Felix Rosenqvist Riding Wave Entering Special Month of May

The Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian driver (photo, left) climbed to ninth in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after finishing second in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

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Sam’s Club To Sponsor Kyle Kirkwood at Indy, Rest of Season

The leading membership retail club is increasing its involvement with Andretti Global after its initial partnership resulted in a 24 percent sales lift for featured items last year.

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Acura Boosting Presence in NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Felix Rosenqvist's Honda-powered car featured Acura branding April 17-19 at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach (photo).

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Felix Rosenqvist, Scott Dixon Climb After Podiums

The top three drivers in the Power Rankings are unchanged, led by series leader and Long Beach winner Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo).

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Alex Palou (photo) has won 11 of the last 22 NTT INDYCAR SERIES races dating to the start of the 2025 season, an incredible win rate of 50 percent.

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Family Team Fields Chevy-Powered Indy 500 Entry for Jacob Abel

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone veteran (photo) will attempt to make his first start in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Counts Points, Limits Damage

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Long Beach, including Kyle Kirkwood (photo) managing risk in the closing stretches of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Quick Pit Work, Pace Help Alex Palou Run Away to Win at Long Beach

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) took the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship lead with his third victory in five races this season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood, Alex Palou Agree Tight Title Duel Has Season-Long Legs

Four-time series champion Alex Palou (photo) trails leader Kyle Kirkwood by just two points in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings entering the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Jumps to Top of Eventful Long Beach Warmup

The two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion and 2022 Long Beach winner was the fourth different driver to lead one of the four on-track sessions this weekend.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Data Blackout Helps Scott Dixon Find Elusive Pace

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Long Beach, including Scott Dixon earning a spot in the Firestone Fast Six for the first time in more than a year.