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Eric Smith

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Favorites and Sleepers: Laguna Seca

The No. 10 DHL Lightning Bolt Honda (photo) driven by Alex Palou will be the car to beat Sunday in the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, as the Chip Ganassi Racing superstar has won this race three of the last four years.
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Special (De)Livery: Laguna Seca

High-protein yogurt, drink and shake giant OIKOS joins Sting Ray Robb's No. 77 Chevrolet (image) and Juncos Hollinger Racing this weekend for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season finale.
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Curt Cavin

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Whirlwind, Exciting Season Takes Checkered Sunday at Laguna Seca

Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou (photo) is the favorite in the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, as he has won the last two NTT INDYCAR SERIES races at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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Inside Line: Lasting Legacy of Chip Ganassi-Scott Dixon Partnership?

The legendary driver (photo, left) and iconic team owner (photo, right) formed the most successful pairing in INDYCAR SERIES history during their 25 seasons together.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Still Plenty at Stake in Season Finale This Weekend at Laguna Seca

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) is one of three drivers separated by just four points in the race for second in the series standings entering the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey.
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Mission Foods To Sponsor Season Finale at Laguna Seca

Mission Foods is the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps.
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AUG 27, 2026
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Alex Zanardi To Be Honored With Return of Lightning Bolt on No. 10

Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing will remember team legend Alex Zanardi by running this special livery at the season-ending INDYCAR Grand Prix of Monterey on Sept. 4-6 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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AUG 12, 2026
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Inside Line: How Many Races Will Alex Palou Win This Season?

The popular consensus among the panel is that the Chip Ganassi Racing superstar (photo) will enter Victory Lane two more times in 2026, for a total of eight wins. But one panelist wants to see the Spaniard run the table.
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JUL 21, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix

The championship fight isn't over, but Alex Palou (photo) has the rest of the field on the ropes.
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JUN 24, 2026
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Inside Line: Who Is Best Positioned To Challenge Alex Palou?

Three members of the Inside Line panel think Team Penske's David Malukas (photo, center) will be the strongest challenger to reigning champion and points leader Alex Palou in the stretch run to the title.
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JUN 16, 2026
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Eric Smith

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Plenty at Stake for All Drivers Entering Second Half of 2026 Season

Christian Lundgaard (photo) is trying to become the highest-scoring driver for Arrow McLaren not named Pato O'Ward since O'Ward arrived at the team in 2020.
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JUN 12, 2026
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Eric Smith

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Plenty of Storylines To Add Spice To Second Half of Season

Alex Palou's pursuit of a record-tying fourth consecutive NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship and fifth overall is arguably the top storyline of the final nine races of 2026.