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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Race On: A Look at Most Competitive Events of 2026 Season

The stirring late charge to victory by Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson (photo) at the inaugural event at Markham was the highlight of one of the most competitive races of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
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Inside Line: ‘I Didn’t See That Coming’

One member of the panel chose the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. (photo) as something involving the NTT INDYCAR SERIES that was a total surprise in 2026.
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Who Will Be INDYCAR SERIES’ 300th Driver To Enter Victory Lane?

David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) is a prime candidate to become the 300th different winner in INDYCAR SERIES history after scoring four second-place finishes in 2026 during his first season with the iconic team.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Griffis Test Notebook: Drivers Savor Chance To Learn From Alex Palou

News, notes and quotes from the annual INDY NXT by Firestone test, including INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo) leading by example for younger drivers.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tymek Kucharczyk Tops INDY NXT Regulars at Griffis Test

The Polish driver (photo) was second quickest overall, behind only Alex Palou, who participated in the annual test to help Chip Ganassi Racing hone its car setups.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Domination Station: Five Most Punishing Performances of 2026

Pato O'Ward's two victories in the Snap-on INDYCAR Weekend at the Milwaukee Mile (photo) marked the first sweep of a doubleheader by an NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver since 2023.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Interesting Mix of Drivers Running Friday at IMS in Griffis Test

German driver Sophia Florsch (photo) is among the drivers turning laps Oct. 16 in the annual INDY NXT by Firestone postseason test.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou To Rev Up Indiana Football Fans Before Buckeye Showdown

The five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion will take over for Hoosier the Bison (photo) on Saturday against Ohio State.
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Inside Line: Next First-Time Series Champion?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) will make the final step from his second-place finish in 2026 to become the series' next first-time champion -- but maybe not in the 2027 season.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou To Help Ganassi Hone INDY NXT Setups at Griffis Test

The five-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) will drive machinery from the INDYCAR development series for the first time Friday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Hustles IR-28 Through More Development at Sebring

The ECR driver (photo) continued development of the IR-28 at one of the sport’s toughest testing grounds.
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Niels Koolen Joins Abel Motorsports for 2027 INDY NXT Season

The Dutchman (photo) finished a career-best fourth this season at World Wide Technology Raceway.