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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

It’s Anyone’s Guess Who Will Prevail in Exciting Arlington Debut

Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global (photo) may have an edge at the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington because he won two street races last season -- plus he made a special recon trip of the track.

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Editorial Staff

INDYCAR SERIES Racing in Texas, by the Numbers

Take a look at some numbers from the rich history of the sport in Texas as the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington approaches, including about Lone Star State icon A.J. Foyt (photo)..

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: New(garden) Sheriff in Town Heading to Texas

David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) climbed the rankings this week after earning his first career NTT P1 Award and finishing third at Phoenix.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Plenty of Excitement, Unknowns for Arlington Debut

Josef Newgarden (photo) of Team Penske is riding high into Texas for the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington after winning last Saturday at Phoenix and taking the series points lead.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Balancing Act Falls Just Short for Pato O’Ward

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Phoenix, including Arrow McLaren driver O'Ward earning his second straight top-five finish this season.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Hunts Down Victory, Takes Series Lead at Phoenix

The two-time series champion and Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner (photo) earned the 33rd victory of his career in the Good Ranchers 250.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Proves He’s Mortal Friday at Phoenix

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Phoenix, including series leader and four-time series champion Alex Palou (photo) rallying from a tough practice session to qualify 10th.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Flexes Oval Muscle in First Phoenix Practice

The Team Penske newcomer (photo) was one of three drivers in the top seven from the powerful team in the first practice at Phoenix Raceway.

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MAR 05, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Phoenix

Christian Rasmussen (photo) of ECR won the last NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on a 1-mile oval, earning his first career victory last August at the Milwaukee Mile.

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MAR 05, 2026

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Back to the Future: INDYCAR Returns to Phoenix for ‘Desert Double’

Scott Dixon (photo) won in 2016 at Phoenix Raceway for Chip Ganassi Racing.

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MAR 03, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Guess Who Is Still No. 1?

Romain Grosjean (photo, above) led two Dale Coyne Racing drivers in the top 10 of the Power Rankings after the team's strong opener at St. Petersburg.

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MAR 02, 2026

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Alex Palou Taking Aim at History as Phoenix Returns

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is back at Phoenix Raceway (photo) for the first time since 2018 for the Good Ranchers 250 this Saturday as part of the "Desert Double" with the NASCAR Cup Series.