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4 DAYS AGO
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Data Blackout Helps Scott Dixon Find Elusive Pace

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Long Beach, including Scott Dixon earning a spot in the Firestone Fast Six for the first time in more than a year.
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5 DAYS AGO
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Long Beach

Romain Grosjean (photo) has two runner-up finishes in his last three starts at Long Beach, making him a sleeper for victory this Sunday in his No. 18 Dale Coyne Racing entry.
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MAR 27, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Pato O’Ward Takes New Approach at Barber

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Barber, including the Arrow McLaren star (photo) trying to find a way to topple defending race winner Alex Palou.
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MAR 25, 2026
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INDYCAR Officiating Announces Streets of Arlington Post-Race Penalty

The No. 8 Chip Ganassi Racing entry driven by Kyffin Simpson (photo) was moved to 20th place in the final running order of the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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MAR 15, 2026
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Kyffin Simpson Paces Windy Warmup in Arlington

Steady winds of 20 mph, with gusts approaching 40 mph, challenged the Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) and the other 24 drivers in the field for the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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MAR 13, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Arlington

Kyffin Simpson of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) earned three top-10 finishes in four street-circuit races last season and could be a sleeper to earn his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory Sunday in the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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FEB 27, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Ganassi Hopes To Keep Winning Vibes in 2026

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at St. Petersburg, including Kyffin Simpson (photo) helping to keep the good times rolling for Chip Ganassi Racing.
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FEB 27, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Jumps to Top of Opening Practice at St. Pete

Less than a tenth of a second separated the top five in the session led by the Team Penske driver (photo), a two-time pole winner at this event.
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FEB 27, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: St. Petersburg

Andretti Global driver Kyle Kirkwood (photo), a Florida native, could score a home-state victory this season as one of the favorites at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
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FEB 03, 2026
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Cover Pulled From Alex Palou’s DHL Livery for 2026 Season

The Spaniard will try to earn a fourth consecutive NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship, tying a series record, this season for Chip Ganassi Racing.
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FEB 02, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 Preview: Chip Ganassi Racing

A series of 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES team previews starts with this look at the team that has won the three last three championships and four of the last five with driver Alex Palou.
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JAN 28, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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.