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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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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Tightens Grip on No. 1

Alex Palou stays on top as Juncos Hollinger Racing's Rinus VeeKay (photo) hangs tough.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dreyer & Reinbold Returns Full Time, Fulfilling Founder's Vision

The Reinbold family's racing legacy enters a new era with the longtime team's full-time return in 2027.

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2027 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Set for March 5-7

The annual waterfront street race returns to downtown St. Petersburg on March 5-7, 2027.

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Inside Line: Biggest Surprise Through Two-Thirds of the 2026 Season

A championship runaway, a stunning driver move and more surprises from 2026.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix

The championship fight isn't over, but Alex Palou (photo) has the rest of the field on the ropes.

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Inside Line: Josef Newgarden’s Biggest Threat at Nashville?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks the biggest threat to Josef Newgarden this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway is his Team Penske teammate David Malukas (photo), who has scored more points on ovals than any other driver this season.

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Name, Logo, Launch Plan Unveiled for INDYCAR Video Game

INDYCAR Racing The Game will launch in early 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox consoles and PC via Steam.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott Dixon Breaking New Ground With Seismic Late-Career Move

The six-time series champion (photo) is headed to Arrow McLaren next season after nearly 25 seasons with Chip Ganassi Racing in one of the most successful driver-team pairings in motorsports history.

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Inside Line: Where Does Christian Lundgaard Drive Next Season?

The Dane (photo) became the hottest free agent of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Silly Season after Arrow McLaren revealed this week it is not re-signing him for 2027 and beyond.

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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Tightens Grip on No. 1

Alex Palou stays on top as Juncos Hollinger Racing's Rinus VeeKay (photo) hangs tough.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Produces Gritty Drive to Third

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Monday at Nashville Superspeedway, including David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) driving from deep in the field toward the front twice in the race.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Drives Closer to Fourth Straight Title With Nashville Win

The Spaniard (photo) earned a series-leading fifth victory this season in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda and took an 83-point lead in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings with six races remaining this season.

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Nashville Race Distance Reduced to 225 Laps Due to Record Heat Forecast

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood will lead the 25-car field to the green flag at 3 p.m. ET Monday, live on FOX, FOX One and INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls.

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Nashville Race Rescheduled for 3 P.M. ET Monday Due to Rain

The 1.33-mile concrete oval was getting close to being dry for racing when another downpour swept through Middle Tennessee, forcing the postponement of the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix presented by OnlyBulls until Monday. FOX will televise the race live.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Rides Roller Coaster of a Day

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in Nashville, where David Malukas (photo) crashed, missed qualifying, spent time at a hospital and returned to lead the final practice.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Snatches Nashville Pole From Oval King Josef Newgarden

The Andretti Global driver (photo) earned his first NTT P1 Award of the season and the fourth of his career Saturday at Nashville Superspeedway.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Leads Crash-Shortened Practice at Nashville

The Andretti Global star (photo) was the only driver to top 197 mph Saturday morning on the 1.33-mile concrete oval.

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Favorites and Sleepers: Nashville

Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward is a driver to watch this Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway, as he has four career oval victories and won the last NTT INDYCAR SERIES event, on July 5 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

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Special (De)Livery: Nashville

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and rookie Mick Schumacher welcome new sponsor Vanda Pharmaceuticals to the No. 47 Honda (image) this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Longer Race Could Change Strategies Sunday on Nashville Oval

Josef Newgarden (photo) and the rest of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES field will race 300 laps Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway, up from 225 in 2025.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dreyer & Reinbold Returns Full Time, Fulfilling Founder's Vision

The Reinbold family's racing legacy enters a new era with the longtime team's full-time return in 2027.

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Dreyer & Reinbold Buys RLL Charter, To Return Full Time in 2027

The Indiana-based team last competed full time in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2012.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Produces Gritty Drive to Third

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Monday at Nashville Superspeedway, including David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) driving from deep in the field toward the front twice in the race.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Drives Closer to Fourth Straight Title With Nashville Win

The Spaniard (photo) earned a series-leading fifth victory this season in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda and took an 83-point lead in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings with six races remaining this season.

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Nashville Race Distance Reduced to 225 Laps Due to Record Heat Forecast

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood will lead the 25-car field to the green flag at 3 p.m. ET Monday, live on FOX, FOX One and INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls.

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Editorial Staff

Nashville Race Rescheduled for 3 P.M. ET Monday Due to Rain

The 1.33-mile concrete oval was getting close to being dry for racing when another downpour swept through Middle Tennessee, forcing the postponement of the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix presented by OnlyBulls until Monday. FOX will televise the race live.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Rides Roller Coaster of a Day

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in Nashville, where David Malukas (photo) crashed, missed qualifying, spent time at a hospital and returned to lead the final practice.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Snatches Nashville Pole From Oval King Josef Newgarden

The Andretti Global driver (photo) earned his first NTT P1 Award of the season and the fourth of his career Saturday at Nashville Superspeedway.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Leads Crash-Shortened Practice at Nashville

The Andretti Global star (photo) was the only driver to top 197 mph Saturday morning on the 1.33-mile concrete oval.

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Favorites and Sleepers: Nashville

Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward is a driver to watch this Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway, as he has four career oval victories and won the last NTT INDYCAR SERIES event, on July 5 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

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Editorial Staff

Special (De)Livery: Nashville

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and rookie Mick Schumacher welcome new sponsor Vanda Pharmaceuticals to the No. 47 Honda (image) this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Longer Race Could Change Strategies Sunday on Nashville Oval

Josef Newgarden (photo) and the rest of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES field will race 300 laps Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway, up from 225 in 2025.