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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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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Punishes Rivals With Sensational Pole Lap in D.C.

The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion earned his career-best seventh NTT P1 Award of the season at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Top Two Title Fighters Lead Historic Opening Practice in D.C.

NTT INDYCAR SERIES cars ran at speed for the first time on the streets of the nation's capital as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., got underway with Kyle Kirkwood and Alex Palou taking the top two spots.
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INDYCAR To Introduce Updated Shell 100% Renewable Race Fuel in 2027

The ethanol feedstock used in the updated formulation will now be domestically sourced from Indiana, home of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Special (De)Livery: Washington, D.C.

Nearly half the field in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., this weekend will feature special, patriotic liveries, including the No. 3 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet driven by Scott McLaughlin (image).
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Capital Gains: INDYCAR SERIES To Make History This Weekend in D.C.

An auto race will take place on the streets of America's capital city for the first time this weekend with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
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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

Alex Palou Gets Markham Weekend Started With Hot Lap

Twenty-five drivers will have a busy day of practice and qualifying on new street circuit.
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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 10, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Another Portland Podium Keeps Good Times Rolling for Will Power

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock at Portland, where the Andretti Global newcomer (photo) continued his second-half surge with a third-place finish.
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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.