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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Scott McLaughlin Eager to Erase 2025 Error

News, notes and quotes Tuesday from Gasoline Alley in Indianapolis, including the Team Penske driver (photo) ready to atone for a big mistake in last year's race.
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Curt Cavin

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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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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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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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APR 30, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Aiming for Another Picture-Perfect May

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Wednesday at Indianapolis, including reigning Indy 500 winner Alex Palou (photo) snapping photos around the IMS facility.
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APR 28, 2026
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Paul Kelly

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Conor Daly Leads Experienced Group Atop Day 1 of Indy Open Test

The Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver (photo) was one of two competitors to top 225 mph Tuesday on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.
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APR 27, 2026
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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.
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MAR 17, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

‘500’ Legends Helio Castroneves, Takuma Sato Back This May at Indy

Brazilian driver (photo) Castroneves earned his record-tying fourth "500" victory with Meyer Shank Racing in 2021, while Sato drove to his second Indy win in 2020 with Rahal Letterman Lanigan.
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DEC 03, 2025
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Inside Line: News Item Eager To Have Announced

News of Indy 500 lineup, the new car program, officiating are still to come.
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NOV 13, 2025
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Eric Smith

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Five Drivers Ready for Breakout INDYCAR Seasons in 2026

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb-Agajanian could earn his first career victory and continue his steady climb in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in 2026.
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NOV 12, 2025
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Inside Line: Best Brazilian INDYCAR SERIES Driver in History?

Two INDYCAR SERIES championships and two Indianapolis 500 victories put Emerson Fittipaldi (photo) atop the list of more than one Inside Line panelist.
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OCT 30, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

After Busy October, Plenty of News Still Could Be Made in November

There still is plenty of intrigue in November as the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season takes shape, including whether driver Mick Schumacher (photo) and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team up.