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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Who’s Rising, Falling After Four Races?

Josef Newgarden of Team Penske (photo) is one of the drivers who is in better shape in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings this season than at the same point in 2025.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Back on Familiar Perch

After two races out of the top spot, the four-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) is back on top of the Power Rankings after his victory last Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park.
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MAR 28, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Defending Winner Alex Palou Earns First Pole of Season at Barber

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) repeated as NTT P1 Award winner at Barber Motorsports Park and earned his 13th career pole.
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MAR 27, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Pato O’Ward Takes New Approach at Barber

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Barber, including the Arrow McLaren star (photo) trying to find a way to topple defending race winner Alex Palou.
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MAR 26, 2026
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INDYCAR.com

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Special (De)Livery: Barber

Both Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb-Agajanian cars will feature Kenny Chesney-themed liveries this weekend at Barber as part of the team's partnership with SiriusXM.
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MAR 25, 2026
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Inside Line: What’s Capturing Attention Heading to Barber?

Alex Palou (photo, front) ran away from the field last year at Barber Motorsports Park, winning by a staggering 16 seconds. Can he do it again this Sunday in the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix?
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MAR 24, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Sluggish Start Didn’t Deter Power’s Championship Aspirations

The Andretti Global newcomer (photo) climbed to 11th in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after finishing third in the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington on March 15.
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MAR 18, 2026
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Inside Line: Biggest Takeaway Three Races In?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks the first three races of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season have shown we may see two or more Andretti Global drivers on more podiums this season besides at Arlington (photo).
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MAR 17, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Debut Arlington Race Proves Smash Hit with Fans, Drivers

The grandstands were sold out for the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington (photo) on Sunday, March 15 in Arlington, Texas.
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MAR 16, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Java House Grand Prix of Arlington

Fearsome street-circuit pace helped Kyle Kirkwood (photo, front) pass and pull away from reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo, back) and win the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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MAR 15, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Pole Sitter Marcus Ericsson Peeved To Miss Podium

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday as a capacity crowd (photo) enjoyed the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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MAR 15, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Drive for Five Gains Speed for Alex Palou after Second at Arlington

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion climbed to second in the standings, 26 points behind leader Kyle Kirkwood, after finishing second in the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.