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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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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

Sluggish Start Didn’t Deter Power’s Championship Aspirations

The Andretti Global newcomer (photo) climbed to 11th in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after finishing third in the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington on March 15.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Season, Title Race Wide Open After Thrilling, Popular Early Dash

Just 41 points separate the top five drivers in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after an exciting opening stretch of the season that has featured three different winners in three races, each from different teams.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Steady New Approach Smoothing Wrinkles for Pato O’Ward

The Mexican (photo) is one of only two drivers to finish in the top five of all three NTT INDYCAR SERIES races this season.
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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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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Drive for Five Gains Speed for Alex Palou after Second at Arlington

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion climbed to second in the standings, 26 points behind leader Kyle Kirkwood, after finishing second in the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Perked Up for Winning Brew at ‘Home’ Arlington

The ECR driver (photo) seeks his third career street-circuit victory this weekend at the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

It’s Anyone’s Guess Who Will Prevail in Exciting Arlington Debut

Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global (photo) may have an edge at the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington because he won two street races last season -- plus he made a special recon trip of the track.