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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Confident of Progress After ‘Pretty Terrible Year’

The ECR driver (photo) ended the season on an upbeat note with a third-place finish at the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Drivers Who Were Better Than 2026 Standings Indicated

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian (photo) finished 14th in the final points for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES despite seven top-10 finishes this season.
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Inside Line: 2026 Moment That Will Matter Most in 2027?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks that the lessons learned from the successful inaugural events at Arlington (photo) and Washington will be carried over to other street races, making them even better in 2027.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

‘500’ Reality Sinks In for Felix Rosenqvist After Seeing Borg Likeness

The winner of the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge (photo, right) will be the first driver to appear on the Borg-Warner Trophy with a beard, in an image sculpted by Will Behrends (photo, left).
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Historic Season Unleashes New Era of Growth for NTT INDYCAR SERIES

North America's premier open-wheel racing series saw impressive gains in television viewers, event attendance, digital engagement and merchandise sales in the 2026 season due to its thrilling, world-class competition.
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Inside Line: How Will 2026 Season Be Most Remembered?

One member of the panel will remember this year's NTT INDYCAR SERIES season for the closest finish in Indianapolis 500 history (photo), when Felix Rosenqvist edged David Malukas.
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Swedish Hometown To Honor Rosenqvist With Public Celebration

Värnamo, Sweden, is rolling out the red carpet Dec. 5 for its hometown hero (photo), the winner of the closest Indianapolis 500 in history.
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FOX INDYCAR Coverage Scores Second Straight Year of Big Growth

FOX Sports' coverage of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES gained 23 percent more viewers this season than in its strong first season as broadcast partner in 2025.
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Inside Line: Defining Moment of Alex Palou’s Championship Season?

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) didn't have a career-defining win in 2026 like his 2025 Indianapolis 500 victory, but the panel still identified plenty of moments when the Spaniard took control en route to his fifth title.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Indy 500, INDYCAR SERIES Team Owner Dennis Reinbold Dies at 65

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing won its very first INDYCAR SERIES start in January 2000 at Walt Disney World Speedway, and all 53 of the cars it has entered in the Indianapolis 500 have qualified for the starting field.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Drivers on Rise, Fall after Hectic Stretch

Victory in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge elevated Felix Rosenqvist's season to the highest of highs (photo).
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Inside Line: Biggest Takeaway From First Half of Season?

The revival of Graham Rahal (photo), who has three podium finishes in a season for the first time since 2020, caught the eye of one member of the Inside Line panel.