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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz Extra: Rookies Adjust Quickly to Big Speeds
There was so much happening this week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during two days of testing that our reporter's notebooks were overflowing. Here's a Paddock Buzz Extra to give you the inside scoop.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Gets Biggest Boost, Alex Palou Fastest in Race Trim
2024 Indy 500 pole winner Scott McLaughlin (photo) was fastest Thursday in the Indianapolis 500 Open Test with a top lap of 232.686 mph, run with extra turbo boost for his Chevrolet engine.
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Inside Line: Open Test Focus?
One member of the Inside Line panel is very curious to see how the INDYCAR Hybrid system may change car handling and performance at the Indianapolis 500 Open Test.
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APR 16, 2025
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Inside Line: Who’s in Good Shape after Three Races?
One member of the Inside Line panel is impressed by the strong start this season of Felix Rosenqvist (photo) of Meyer Shank Racing.
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APR 15, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Kyle Kirkwood, Will Power Gain Big Ground
A strong third-place finish at Long Beach helped Christian Lundgaard (photo) hold station in third in the Power Rankings.
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APR 14, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
All three of Kyle Kirkwood's (photo) NTT INDYCAR SERIES victories have come on temporary street circuits, including Sunday at Long Beach.
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APR 14, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Aggressive Strategy Delivers for Christian Lundgaard
News, notes and quotes from the paddock Sunday in Long Beach, including a long-awaited reunion between former Panther Racing teammates (photo, from left) Kevin Blanch, Jim Harbaugh and J. Douglas Boles.
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APR 14, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Andretti Getting Winning Feeling Most Often from Kyle Kirkwood
Kyle Kirkwood (photo) has won three NTT INDYCAR SERIES races since joining Andretti Global in 2023.
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APR 13, 2025
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Stops Alex Palou’s Streak with Dominant Beach Day
Kyle Kirkwood (photo) earned his third career NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory on the streets of Long Beach.
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APR 13, 2025
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Graham Rahal Rushes to Front of Cool Long Beach Warmup
Graham Rahal (photo) led three Honda-powered drivers in the top four of the final practice Sunday morning at Long Beach.
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APR 12, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Aiming for Rare Three-peat
News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Long Beach, including Alexander Rossi (photo) prepared to make a milestone start Sunday.
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APR 12, 2025
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood on Pole; Andretti Global Sweeps Long Beach Front Row
Kyle Kirkwood (photo) earned his third career NTT P1 Award as Andretti Global locked out the front row of an NTT INDYCAR SERIES race for the first time since last July in Toronto.