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INDYCAR To Introduce Updated Shell 100% Renewable Race Fuel in 2027

The ethanol feedstock used in the updated formulation will now be domestically sourced from Indiana, home of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Special (De)Livery: Washington, D.C.

Nearly half the field in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., this weekend will feature special, patriotic liveries, including the No. 3 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet driven by Scott McLaughlin (image).
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Capital Gains: INDYCAR SERIES To Make History This Weekend in D.C.

An auto race will take place on the streets of America's capital city for the first time this weekend with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Marcus Ericsson Undeniable in Markham to End 63-Race Drought

First race in Markham, Ontario a thriller as Andretti Global driver charges to first win since 2023.
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Curt Cavin

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Alex Palou Gets Markham Weekend Started With Hot Lap

Twenty-five drivers will have a busy day of practice and qualifying on new street circuit.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Says He Still Has 'Room' to Improve

Series champion is on the verge of winning his fourth consecutive title, fifth overall.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Another Portland Podium Keeps Good Times Rolling for Will Power

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock at Portland, where the Andretti Global newcomer (photo) continued his second-half surge with a third-place finish.
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Inside Line: What’s Grabbing Your Attention Besides Title Race?

The "lame duck" dynamic between three prominent drivers and the teams they will exit after this season, including Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo, above), is a point of focus for one Inside Line panelist.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Who's Rising, Falling Entering Final Six Races

With six races remaining, momentum could decide the Astor Cup. Here's who's surging -- and who's searching for a turnaround -- entering Portland.
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What They're Saying About New IR-28 Chassis

Comments from drivers and other members of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES paddock about the exciting new car (image, above) unveiled July 28.
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New NTT INDYCAR SERIES Race Car Introduced for 2028 and Beyond

The IR-28 (image, above) is faster, lighter and built to break records in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Produces Gritty Drive to Third

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Monday at Nashville Superspeedway, including David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) driving from deep in the field toward the front twice in the race.