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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 1: Alex Palou Secures Legendary Status With Spectacular Season

The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the 10 biggest moments of 2025 in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 22-31.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 2: FOX Elevates INDYCAR Ratings in Banner First Season

The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the 10 biggest moments of 2025 in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 22-31.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 4: Drama Shifts Into Overdrive During Month of May

The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the 10 biggest moments of 2025 in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 22-31.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 9: Drivers Set Records, Extend Others

The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the 10 biggest moments of 2025 in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 22-31.
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Inside Line: Most Forgotten Big Moment of 2025?

Callum Ilott's (photo) strong finish to the season -- four top-10 finishes in the final five races -- went under many fans' radar but captured the attention of one Inside Line panelist.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Palou Celebrates Indy 500 Win, INDYCAR Titles in Spain

Chip Ganassi Racing driver became the first Indy winner from his country.
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Indy 500 Winner Alex Palou Unveils Image on Borg-Warner Trophy

The Spaniard's bas-relief, sterling silver image (photo) became the 112th affixed to the iconic trophy, the most famous in global motorsports.
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Arrow McLaren Signs Ryan Hunter-Reay for Fourth Indy 500 Entry

The 2012 INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo, courtesy Arrow McLaren) will look to drive to his second Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge victory on May 24, 2026.
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Droplight, RLL Forge Multiyear Extension of Partnership

The venture studio and its lineup of exciting brands will continue to serve as primary sponsor for the entry driven in 2026 by 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year Louis Foster (photo).
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Fantastic Five of 2025: 109th Indianapolis 500

This new series features a look back at the five best races of the 2025 season, as determined by INDYCAR.com writers, starting with Alex Palou's career-defining victory in the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge in May.
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2025 by the Numbers: Race Records, Other Stats

The final installment of this series taking a statistical deep dive into the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season looks back at a variety of milestones, including a season-high 685 on-track passes at the Milwaukee Mile (photo).
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Podium Steps Climbed by Many Drivers This Season

Christian Lundgaard (photo, left), Alex Palou (photo, center) and Pato O'Ward (photo, right) finished on the podium more than any other NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers in 2025.