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INDYCAR Expands Global Broadcast Presence for 2026

The exciting action of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will be televised in more than 200 countries and territories in 2026.
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Inside Line: Who’s Flying Under the Radar in 2026?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Scott McLaughlin (photo) will return to the top five of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings and contend for victory in the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Drivers Coming to Grips with Phoenix Oval

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock at Phoenix, including Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward (photo) learning a new track.
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Curt Cavin

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Christian Rasmussen Aims To Build on Oval Success in 2026

The Danish driver (photo) was the third-highest points scorer on ovals in the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
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Legends From Cowboys, Rangers To Serve as Arlington Grand Marshals

Hall of Famers DeMarcus Ware and Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez will give the command to start engines for the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington on Sunday, March 15.
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Paul Kelly

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Test Patterns: Sebring

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing (photo) was the star of the two-day private team test at Sebring International Raceway, leading both sessions he was on track and posting the quickest time overall.
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Arrow McLaren Shows Off 2026 Liveries, New Headquarters

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES team unveiled its 2026 liveries for (photo, from left) Pato O'Ward, Nolan Siegel and Christian Lundgaard.
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Eric Smith

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2026 Preview: Arrow McLaren

A series of 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES team previews continues with this look at one of four teams with an unchanged driver lineup this season.
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Inside Line Extra: Biggest 2026 Story at Arrow McLaren?

Two members of the Inside Line panel wonder if this is the year Pato O'Ward (photo, above) and Arrow McLaren break through for their first NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship, Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge victory or both.
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Paul Kelly

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Notebook: Two Big Concerts Coming to Arlington Race Weekend

T-Pain and All Time Low are headlining the two shows as part of the Good Ranchers Concert Series on race weekend March 13-15 at Arlington, Texas.
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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.