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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Race On: A Look at Most Competitive Events of 2026 Season

The stirring late charge to victory by Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson (photo) at the inaugural event at Markham was the highlight of one of the most competitive races of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
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Editorial Staff

Inside Line: ‘I Didn’t See That Coming’

One member of the panel chose the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. (photo) as something involving the NTT INDYCAR SERIES that was a total surprise in 2026.
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Who Will Be INDYCAR SERIES’ 300th Driver To Enter Victory Lane?

David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) is a prime candidate to become the 300th different winner in INDYCAR SERIES history after scoring four second-place finishes in 2026 during his first season with the iconic team.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Griffis Test Notebook: Drivers Savor Chance To Learn From Alex Palou

News, notes and quotes from the annual INDY NXT by Firestone test, including INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo) leading by example for younger drivers.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tymek Kucharczyk Tops INDY NXT Regulars at Griffis Test

The Polish driver (photo) was second quickest overall, behind only Alex Palou, who participated in the annual test to help Chip Ganassi Racing hone its car setups.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Domination Station: Five Most Punishing Performances of 2026

Pato O'Ward's two victories in the Snap-on INDYCAR Weekend at the Milwaukee Mile (photo) marked the first sweep of a doubleheader by an NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver since 2023.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Interesting Mix of Drivers Running Friday at IMS in Griffis Test

German driver Sophia Florsch (photo) is among the drivers turning laps Oct. 16 in the annual INDY NXT by Firestone postseason test.
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Inside Line: Next First-Time Series Champion?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) will make the final step from his second-place finish in 2026 to become the series' next first-time champion -- but maybe not in the 2027 season.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Friendly Rivalry Reaches Top Level for Kyle Kirkwood, David Malukas

Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global (photo, left) and David Malukas of Team Penske (photo, right) figure to share podiums in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for years to come, the continuation of a rivalry that started in karting.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Surprise, Surprise: Biggest 2026 Stunners in NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Scott Dixon's decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) to join Arrow McLaren after 24 full-time seasons, 58 wins and six series championships with CGR made major headlines.
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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

English Junior Champ Abbi Pulling Consider INDY NXT as Next Home

The 23-year-old (photo) won the F1 Academy title in 2024 and has competed the last two seasons in Formula 3 in Great Britain.