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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Frantic Practice Provides Progress, Pain

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Monday at Indianapolis, including 2014 "500" winner Ryan Hunter-Reay pleased with progress on his race setup.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Leads Rain-Shortened ‘500’ Practice

Alexander Rossi, Pato O'Ward and Romain Grosjean were involved in a heavy crash in Turn 2 while running in thick traffic Monday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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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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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Rinus VeeKay Learned Lessons from 2025 Struggles

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Wednesday at Indianapolis, including how nearly failing to qualify for the race last year helped the Dutch driver (photo) this May.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Conor Daly Pushes Speed Limit Past 228 on Ideal Day at Indy

The Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver (photo) led the second day of practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge with the fastest lap of the week, 228.080 mph.
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MAY 11, 2026
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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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MAY 11, 2026
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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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MAY 07, 2026
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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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MAY 07, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rivals Trying To Stop Alex Palou IMS Juggernaut in Sonsio GP

Seeing the four-time series champion for Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) out front on the IMS road course has become a common sight the last three years.
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MAY 06, 2026
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Inside Line: What Team Can End Ganassi’s Reign in Sonsio GP?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Andretti Global will end Chip Ganassi Racing's recent dominance of races on the IMS road course, with multiple IMS winner Will Power (photo) a primary candidate.
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MAY 04, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Can Anyone Take May Sweep Broom from Alex Palou?

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) leading the field has become a common sight on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, as he has won the Sonsio Grand Prix three of the last four years, including the last two seasons.