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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Graham Rahal, Will Power See Late Clash Differently

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Sunday at Road America, including Will Power of Andretti Global (photo) driving to a coveted podium finish.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Charges From Last to First To Win at Road America

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) earned his second victory of the season, both on road courses.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 Pole Streak Reaches Five for Alex Palou at Road America

The Spaniard (photo) is the first INDYCAR SERIES driver to win five straight poles since fellow Chip Ganassi Racing legend Alex Zanardi in 1996-97.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Balances Title Race With Desire for First Win

The Team Penske newcomer (photo) is winless in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career but is third in the season standings in 2026.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Flu Fighter Marcus Armstrong Leads Meyer Shank 1-2 at Road America

The Kiwi (photo) and teammate Felix Rosenqvist were the quickest drivers in the opening practice for the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Presented by AMR.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Road America

Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard (photo) is among the favorites to win the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Presented by AMR on Sunday after winning the last race on a permanent road course, the Sonsio Grand Prix in May at Indianapolis.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rivals Trying To Spoil Alex Palou’s Personal Playground at Road America

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) is the reigning winner of the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Presented by AMR, and he could earn his record-setting fourth victory at the Wisconsin road course this Sunday.
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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Inside Line: What’s Catching Your Eye at Road America?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks it's time Pato O'Ward (photo) opens the second half of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season with his first podium result of 2026.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Plenty at Stake for All Drivers Entering Second Half of 2026 Season

Christian Lundgaard (photo) is trying to become the highest-scoring driver for Arrow McLaren not named Pato O'Ward since O'Ward arrived at the team in 2020.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Pursuit of Alex Palou Resumes at Road America

At 4.014 miles, the picturesque track in Wisconsin (photo) is the longest circuit on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Plenty of Storylines To Add Spice To Second Half of Season

Alex Palou's pursuit of a record-tying fourth consecutive NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship and fifth overall is arguably the top storyline of the final nine races of 2026.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Drivers on Rise, Fall after Hectic Stretch

Victory in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge elevated Felix Rosenqvist's season to the highest of highs (photo).