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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Surprise, Surprise: Biggest 2026 Stunners in NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Scott Dixon's decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) to join Arrow McLaren after 24 full-time seasons, 58 wins and six series championships with CGR made major headlines.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Sees Opportunity, Not Pressure, in Ganassi Ride

The Dane (photo) is replacing legendary INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda starting in the 2027 season.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDYCAR Notebook: Foyt Renews With Longtime Partner

AJ Foyt Racing and new driver Dennis Hauger will continue to support the mission of Homes For Our Troops through the No. 14 Chevrolet (photo) in the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
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Editorial Staff

Inside Line: Most Interesting 2027 Open Seat or Silly Season Driver?

The 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES destination of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone champion Nikita Johnson (photo) intrigues one member of the panel.
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Ganassi Signs Christian Lundgaard To Drive No. 9 in Multiyear Deal

The newest addition to Chip Ganassi Racing's driver lineup (photo) finished a career-best third in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in 2026, with two race victories.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Drivers Who Were Better Than 2026 Standings Indicated

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian (photo) finished 14th in the final points for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES despite seven top-10 finishes this season.
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Inside Line: 2026 Moment That Will Matter Most in 2027?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks that the lessons learned from the successful inaugural events at Arlington (photo) and Washington will be carried over to other street races, making them even better in 2027.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

‘500’ Reality Sinks In for Felix Rosenqvist After Seeing Borg Likeness

The winner of the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge (photo, right) will be the first driver to appear on the Borg-Warner Trophy with a beard, in an image sculpted by Will Behrends (photo, left).
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Historic Season Unleashes New Era of Growth for NTT INDYCAR SERIES

North America's premier open-wheel racing series saw impressive gains in television viewers, event attendance, digital engagement and merchandise sales in the 2026 season due to its thrilling, world-class competition.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Who Were Most Improved Drivers of 2026 Season?

Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global (photo) improved 13 spots in the standings from 2025 to 2026, climbing from 20th last season to seventh this year.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Still Focused on Improvement Despite Career Year

The Andretti Global driver (photo) finished a career-best second this season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings and earned two victories.
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Inside Line: How Will 2026 Season Be Most Remembered?

One member of the panel will remember this year's NTT INDYCAR SERIES season for the closest finish in Indianapolis 500 history (photo), when Felix Rosenqvist edged David Malukas.