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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

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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DEC 31, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 1: Alex Palou Secures Legendary Status With Spectacular Season

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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DEC 28, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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DEC 25, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 7: Christian Rasmussen Pulls Off Milwaukee Stunner

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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DEC 03, 2025
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Phoenix Raceway Announces Good Ranchers 250

INDYCAR's return to the Arizona desert will be Saturday, March 7, 2026.
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NOV 18, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Common Bonds Tighten for RHR, Tony Kanaan in New ‘500’ Pairing

Ryan Hunter-Reay (photo, courtesy Arrow McLaren) will seek his second Indianapolis 500 victory next May, this time with Arrow McLaren.
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NOV 13, 2025
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Arrow McLaren Signs Ryan Hunter-Reay for Fourth Indy 500 Entry

The 2012 INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo, courtesy Arrow McLaren) will look to drive to his second Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge victory on May 24, 2026.
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OCT 31, 2025
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Fantastic Five of 2025: Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250

The final installment of this series looking back at the five best races of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season revisits Christian Rasmussen's stirring first career victory.
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OCT 28, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rivals Admit Peak Alex Palou Will Be Handful Yet Again in 2026

The Spaniard (photo) won eight of 17 races en route to his fourth Astor Challenge Cup as NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion in 2025.
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OCT 24, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward’s Big Week Features Laps in INDYCAR SERIES, F1 Cars

Pato O'Ward (photo) tested Tuesday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval and participated in Formula One practice Friday for the Mexico City Grand Prix.
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OCT 23, 2025
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Five Questions With … J. Douglas Boles

The INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway president (photo) took time during NTT INDYCAR SERIES testing Tuesday at IMS to talk about many topics, including repairs to Turn 2 in IMS, the status of the series' new car, possible changes to officiating structure and more.