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Team Penske To Continue Long Partnership With Chevrolet

Scott McLaughlin used Chevrolet power to earn the manufacturer's 250th pole position in INDYCAR SERIES competition in September at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (photo)..
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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Pleased To Complete Road Back to Victory Lane

Team Penske's return paved with change, patience and a renewed connection.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Scott McLaughlin Soars With Late-Season Charge

No one could topple five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) from the highest perch of the Power Rankings after the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey

Scott McLaughlin (photo, right front) dominated the season-ending NTT INDYCAR SERIES race, but the results Sunday still settled plenty of scores in the standings and set the table for a fascinating 2027 season.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Satisfied With First Penske Season

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, including David Malukas (photo) ending up as the top driver for Team Penske.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dennis Hauger Hangs On To Win Tight Rookie of the Year Race

The Dale Coyne Racing driver (photo) followed his 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone championship with 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year honors.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Ends Drought With Dominant Laguna Seca Win

The Team Penske driver (photo) led 87 of 95 laps to earn his first victory since September 2024 at the Milwaukee Mile, a span of 36 races.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Four-Way Fight for Second To Capture Sunday Spotlight at Laguna Seca

Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo) is second in the standings entering the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, leading a tightly bunched pack in the race for the runner-up spot.
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Felix Rosenqvist Consistently Speedy in MSR Farewell

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, where the Swedish driver (photo) is aiming to win in his final weekend with Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Delivers Milestone Pole to Chevy at Laguna Seca

The Team Penske driver (photo) edged five-time series champion Alex Palou to earn his third NTT P1 Award of the season and the 250th INDYCAR SERIES pole for Chevrolet.