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Tim Cindric Back With Team Penske as Scott McLaughlin’s Strategist

The longtime Team Penske executive, who parted company with the team last May after penalties incurred at the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, will be back on the timing stand this season.
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Content Days Notes: David Malukas’ Father Has Carolina in His Mind

News, notes and quotes from the second NTT INDYCAR SERIES Content Day in Indianapolis, including David Malukas (photo) discussing frequent calls and texts from his father about his new job at Team Penske.
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Penske Pulls Cover From David Malukas’ No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet

Chicago native Malukas joins Team Penske for his fifth NTT INDYCAR SERIES season in 2026.
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Paul Kelly

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Notebook: Santino Ferrucci Delivers Boss Present at Chili Bowl

The AJ Foyt Racing driver (photo) won a heat race Friday, Jan. 16 at the prestigious indoor midget car race at Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Inside Line: Most Interesting 2026 Season Storyline?

The return of Phoenix Raceway to the schedule for the Good Ranchers 250 (photo, above) is one of the most intriguing storylines of the 2026 season for one of the Inside Line panelists.
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Curt Cavin

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All Eyes on 2026: An INDYCAR SERIES Season Loaded With Intrigue

Many questions abound entering a new NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
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Curt Cavin

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No. 4: Drama Shifts Into Overdrive During Month of May

The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the 10 biggest moments of 2025 in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 22-31.
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Inside Line: Most Forgotten Big Moment of 2025?

Callum Ilott's (photo) strong finish to the season -- four top-10 finishes in the final five races -- went under many fans' radar but captured the attention of one Inside Line panelist.
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Inside Line Extra: Biggest 2026 Story at Team Penske?

This new series continues with a look at the most pressing questions surrounding Team Penske in 2026, including whether Josef Newgarden (photo) can return to championship form after a down year in 2025.
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Foyt Team Hopes Upward Trajectory Drives Return to Victory Lane

Team president Larry Foyt (photo) said AJ Foyt Racing has set a goal of winning a race in the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season with drivers Santino Ferrucci and Caio Collet.
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Eric Smith

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Five Drivers Ready for Breakout INDYCAR Seasons in 2026

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb-Agajanian could earn his first career victory and continue his steady climb in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in 2026.
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Fantastic Five of 2025: BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland

Will Power (photo) earned Team Penske's first victory of 2025 at Portland International Raceway amid the backdrop of growing speculation about his future with the team.