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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Drivers Shift Mindset From Oval Speed to Street Fighting

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday in Detroit, including AJ Foyt Racing's Santino Ferrucci (photo) among the many drivers making the quick transition from two weeks of oval competition to street racing.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Detroit

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) is trying to become the first repeat winner at Detroit since Graham Rahal swept both races of a doubleheader in 2017.
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Special (De)Livery: Detroit

2026 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner Felix Rosenqvist will run this livery (above) promoting the SiriusXM channel of legendary Detroit rapper Eminem this weekend in the Motor City.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Driver-By-Driver Look at 110th Indianapolis 500

The highs and lows of the 2026 race evident in the results.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Near-Miss Leaves David Malukas Heartbroken

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Indianapolis, including David Malukas (photo) lamenting a lost opportunity to win the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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110th Indianapolis 500 Post-Race Historical Notes

Historical facts and figures about the 2026 edition of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Felix Rosenqvist Wins Epic in Closest-Ever Indianapolis 500 Finish

The Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian driver became the third Swede to win "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," joining Kenny Brack and Marcus Ericsson.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Huge Impact of Indy 500 Victory Hits Drivers in Different Ways

Alexander Rossi admits his stunning 2016 Indianapolis 500 victory as a rookie (photo) changed the course of his career and life.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

A Driver-by-Driver Look at 110th Indianapolis 500 Race Day

Facts and figures about all 33 drivers in the starting field for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" on Sunday.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pedal to the Metal: Strategy Shifts in Close New Era for ‘500’

Epic, late-race jousts for victory like this one in 2023 (photo) between Marcus Ericsson, Josef Newgarden and Santino Ferrucci are becoming more common this decade in the Indianapolis 500.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Improved Pit Performance Could Boost RLL on Sunday

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Indianapolis, including how Graham Rahal thinks his pit crew's (photo) improved performance will help him Sunday in the Indy 500.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Paces Final ‘500’ Practice on Miller Lite Carb Day

The two-time Indianapolis 500 winner (photo) is starting 23rd on Sunday in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."