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Ace Strategist Barry Wanser Inspires With Two Wins at Barber

The longtime Chip Ganassi Racing executive and strategist (photo, right) guided Alex Palou (photo, left) to victory March 29 at Barber Motorsports Park shortly after undergoing successful surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his lung.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Ace Strategist Barry Wanser Inspires With Two Wins at Barber

The longtime Chip Ganassi Racing executive and strategist (photo, right) guided Alex Palou (photo, left) to victory March 29 at Barber Motorsports Park shortly after undergoing successful surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his lung.

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Inside Line: Biggest Surprise Through Four Races?

Mick Schumacher's solid performance during his first career oval race at Phoenix Raceway (photo) surprised and impressed one member of the Inside Line panel.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Schedule Favorable for Scott Dixon To Get Back on Winning Track

The next victory by the Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) will be his 60th, making him only the second driver in INDYCAR SERIES history to reach that milestone, behind fellow legend A.J. Foyt.

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Curt Cavin

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Three Up, Three Down: Who’s Rising, Falling After Four Races?

Josef Newgarden of Team Penske (photo) is one of the drivers who is in better shape in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings this season than at the same point in 2025.

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Inside Line: Your March Moment?

One member of the Inside Line panel cited Kyle Kirkwood's late pass of Alex Palou (photo) to win the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington as a pivotal moment in March.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Back on Familiar Perch

After two races out of the top spot, the four-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) is back on top of the Power Rankings after his victory last Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Inside Line: What’s Capturing Attention Heading to Barber?

Alex Palou (photo, front) ran away from the field last year at Barber Motorsports Park, winning by a staggering 16 seconds. Can he do it again this Sunday in the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix?

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Inside Line: Biggest Takeaway Three Races In?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks the first three races of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season have shown we may see two or more Andretti Global drivers on more podiums this season besides at Arlington (photo).

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Kyle Kirkwood Reaches Summit for First Time

Alexander Rossi of ECR (photo) is hanging tough in the Power Rankings after another top-10 finish last Sunday at Arlington.

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Inside Line: Arlington Intrigue?

One member of the Inside Line panel is curious to see how the competitive Rookie of the Year race, led by Dennis Hauger (photo), continues to unfold this weekend at the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.

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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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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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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Schedule Favorable for Scott Dixon To Get Back on Winning Track

The next victory by the Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) will be his 60th, making him only the second driver in INDYCAR SERIES history to reach that milestone, behind fellow legend A.J. Foyt.

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Sting Ray Robb Enjoys Egg-cellent Time at White House Easter Event

The Juncos Hollinger Racing driver (above) participated in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on April 6.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Back on Familiar Perch

After two races out of the top spot, the four-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) is back on top of the Power Rankings after his victory last Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Alex Palou's blinding pace at Barber Motorsports Park (photo) has helped him lead 160 of 180 laps and earn two victories in the last two trips to the Alabama road course.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Clings To Lead After Another Top Five

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Sunday at Barber, including Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood keeping the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship lead -- but by just two points over Alex Palou.

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Curt Cavin

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Christian Lundgaard Tries To Find Positives in Missed Opportunity

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo, left) tried to look at the bright side -- a second-place finish -- after a chance to possibly catch race leader Alex Palou vanished during a slow final pit stop at Barber.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Dominates To Win in Another Barber Beatdown

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) pulled to within two points of series leader Kyle Kirkwood with his second victory of the season and 21st of his career.

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Scott Dixon Tops Warmup, Looks To Break Barber Hex

The six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) has nine podium finishes in 15 starts at Barber Motorsports Park but no victories. The race is at 1 p.m. ET today on FOX.

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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Graham Rahal Eager for Sunday Fight at Front

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at Barber Motorsports Park, where Graham Rahal (photo) tied his season best by qualifying third.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Big Hits Dent Qualifying Plans for Scott McLaughlin, Will Power

Andretti Global driver Power will start 23rd Sunday after a heavy crash in qualifying Saturday at Barber Motorsports Park (photo).

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Defending Winner Alex Palou Earns First Pole of Season at Barber

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) repeated as NTT P1 Award winner at Barber Motorsports Park and earned his 13th career pole.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Leads Practice; Scott McLaughlin OK After Big Crash

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion for Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) has two career victories at Barber Motorsports Park, in 2021 and 2025.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Ace Strategist Barry Wanser Inspires With Two Wins at Barber

The longtime Chip Ganassi Racing executive and strategist (photo, right) guided Alex Palou (photo, left) to victory March 29 at Barber Motorsports Park shortly after undergoing successful surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his lung.

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Toby Sowery Joins AJ Foyt Racing as Reserve Driver

The British driver (photo) has vast experience, including in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, INDY NXT by Firestone and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Alex Palou's blinding pace at Barber Motorsports Park (photo) has helped him lead 160 of 180 laps and earn two victories in the last two trips to the Alabama road course.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Clings To Lead After Another Top Five

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Sunday at Barber, including Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood keeping the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship lead -- but by just two points over Alex Palou.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Tries To Find Positives in Missed Opportunity

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo, left) tried to look at the bright side -- a second-place finish -- after a chance to possibly catch race leader Alex Palou vanished during a slow final pit stop at Barber.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Dominates To Win in Another Barber Beatdown

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) pulled to within two points of series leader Kyle Kirkwood with his second victory of the season and 21st of his career.

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Scott Dixon Tops Warmup, Looks To Break Barber Hex

The six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) has nine podium finishes in 15 starts at Barber Motorsports Park but no victories. The race is at 1 p.m. ET today on FOX.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Graham Rahal Eager for Sunday Fight at Front

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at Barber Motorsports Park, where Graham Rahal (photo) tied his season best by qualifying third.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Big Hits Dent Qualifying Plans for Scott McLaughlin, Will Power

Andretti Global driver Power will start 23rd Sunday after a heavy crash in qualifying Saturday at Barber Motorsports Park (photo).

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Defending Winner Alex Palou Earns First Pole of Season at Barber

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) repeated as NTT P1 Award winner at Barber Motorsports Park and earned his 13th career pole.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Leads Practice; Scott McLaughlin OK After Big Crash

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion for Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) has two career victories at Barber Motorsports Park, in 2021 and 2025.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alessandro de Tullio Sweeps Barber Qualifying for Two Poles

The AJ Foyt Racing rookie (photo) earned his second and third poles in four starts this season in the INDYCAR development series.