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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Freedom 250 Grand Prix Electrifies D.C. With Pageantry

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock in the nation's capital, where there was as much pomp and patriotism on display for a huge crowd as any event in INDYCAR SERIES history.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: McLaughlin Proud To Make 100th Start in America’s Capital

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in the nation's capital, where Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske (photo) will reach a milestone in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career Sunday.
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AUG 16, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Romain Grosjean Admits Pain in Finishing Second (Again)

Dale Coyne Racing driver scores his best finish of the season, sixth runner-up in INDYCAR SERIES.
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AUG 16, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Marcus Ericsson Undeniable in Markham to End 63-Race Drought

First race in Markham, Ontario a thriller as Andretti Global driver charges to first win since 2023.
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AUG 15, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Louis Foster Leads the Way as Drivers Pursue Markham Limits

NTT P1 Award qualifying session is next up at 6:30 p.m. ET
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AUG 14, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Says He Still Has 'Room' to Improve

Series champion is on the verge of winning his fourth consecutive title, fifth overall.
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AUG 11, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Driver Evaluation Test at IMS To Scout New Talent for INDY NXT

INDY NXT by Firestone points leader Enzo Fittipaldi (photo) found his way into the INDYCAR development series after participating in the series evaluation test last fall.
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AUG 08, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alessandro De Tullio Drives Closer to Record With Portland Pole

The AJ Foyt Racing rookie driver (photo) is just one pole away from tying the all-time series record set in 2018 by current NTT INDYCAR SERIES star Pato O'Ward.
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AUG 08, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tymek Kucharczyk Finds Speed in Portland While Title Rivals Struggle

The Polish rookie (photo) was considerably quicker than fellow championship contenders Nikita Johnson and Enzo Fittipaldi during the second practice Saturday morning at Portland International Raceway.
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AUG 08, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Savoring Challenge of Chasing Alex Palou

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Friday at Portland, where Team Penske's David Malukas (photo) is the closest pursuer to series leader Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing.
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AUG 06, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Raging Title Race Ready To Resume as Stretch Run Starts at Portland

Nikita Johnson (photo, front, above) of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR leads HMD Motorsports rival Enzo Fittipaldi by just one point with four races remaining this season.
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AUG 05, 2026
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Inside Line: What’s Grabbing Your Attention Besides Title Race?

The "lame duck" dynamic between three prominent drivers and the teams they will exit after this season, including Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo, above), is a point of focus for one Inside Line panelist.