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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 7: Christian Rasmussen Pulls Off Milwaukee Stunner

The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the 10 biggest moments of 2025 in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 22-31.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDY NXT by Firestone Field Coming Together for 2026

New teams, new drivers pushing next year's competitor lineup to a projected 24 combinations.
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Inside Line Extra: Biggest Story at Ed Carpenter Racing

Rasmussen scored first series win in 2025; what's next for team in 2026?
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Drivers Ready for Breakout INDYCAR Seasons in 2026

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb-Agajanian could earn his first career victory and continue his steady climb in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in 2026.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Scott Dixon, Alexander Rossi Never Tire of Phoenix

Indianapolis 500 winners Alexander Rossi (photo) and Scott Dixon this week helped Firestone develop a Firehawk tire for the March 2026 return of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES to the 1-mile Phoenix Raceway.
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Fantastic Five of 2025: Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250

The final installment of this series looking back at the five best races of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season revisits Christian Rasmussen's stirring first career victory.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

After Busy October, Plenty of News Still Could Be Made in November

There still is plenty of intrigue in November as the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season takes shape, including whether driver Mick Schumacher (photo) and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team up.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rivals Admit Peak Alex Palou Will Be Handful Yet Again in 2026

The Spaniard (photo) won eight of 17 races en route to his fourth Astor Challenge Cup as NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion in 2025.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward’s Big Week Features Laps in INDYCAR SERIES, F1 Cars

Pato O'Ward (photo) tested Tuesday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval and participated in Formula One practice Friday for the Mexico City Grand Prix.
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Fantastic Five of 2025: BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland

Will Power (photo) earned Team Penske's first victory of 2025 at Portland International Raceway amid the backdrop of growing speculation about his future with the team.
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ECR Partners With Cape To Join INDY NXT by Firestone in 2026

ECR owner Ed Carpenter (photo) has deep roots in the INDYCAR development series as a driver in 2002-03.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Smooth Sailing at IMS with Track Patch, Tires, More

Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo) was one of four NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers testing Oct. 21 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval in preparation for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.