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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Under Pressure: Driver-by-Driver Look at Intense ‘500’ Qualifying

Reigning Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner and NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo) earned his second pole for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Hybrid Deployment Strategy Evolving at Indy

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Indianapolis, including 2016 "500" winner Alexander Rossi (photo) talking about how hybrid use has changed this year.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No Clear Favorite as Wide-Open Qualifying Looms at Indy

Spots 16-33 will be locked into the field Saturday, with the top 15 advancing to the final rounds of PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying on Sunday at IMS.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Contenders Savor Playing in Traffic at IMS

News, notes and quotes Thursday from the paddock at Indianapolis, including how top drivers choose their dance partners to run in traffic.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Eager for ‘Fast Friday’ Boost After Leading Indy Practice

The Mexican (photo) turned the third-fastest speed of the month Thursday, 227.308 mph.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Drive for Five Continues To Energize Helio Castroneves at Indy

The Brazilian (photo) is one of four drivers to win "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" four times.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Gains Confidence with Top Lap on Opening Day at Indy

The reigning Indy 500 winner and NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) led a pack of five cars faster than 225 mph Tuesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Christian Lundgaard on the Charge After Victory

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) is the big mover in the Power Rankings after his first victory in Arrow McLaren colors Saturday in the Sonsio Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Another Famous Racing Name Starting ‘500’ Legacy

The Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge debut of Mick Schumacher (photo), son of five-time United States Grand Prix at IMS Formula One winner Michael Schumacher, is one of many interesting storylines unfolding this week.
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INDYCAR.com

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Nine Past Winners, Five Series Champs Starting ‘500’ Preparation

Practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge starts at noon ET Tuesday, May 12 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Sonsio Grand Prix

Six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon (photo) could extend Chip Ganassi Racing's winning streak on the IMS road course to five consecutive races Saturday.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Indy 500 Open Test Providing May Preview This Week

All action Tuesday and Wednesday from IMS will be streamed live on the INDYCAR YouTube channel.