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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

More Trends To Uncover as Series Hits Road in Sweet Home Alabama

The first road course race of the season is set for 1 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX) at the picturesque Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Sluggish Start Didn’t Deter Power’s Championship Aspirations

The Andretti Global newcomer (photo) climbed to 11th in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after finishing third in the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington on March 15.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Manic March Resumes This Weekend at Beautiful Barber

Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske (photo) won at the Alabama road course in 2023 and 2024 and enters the race there this weekend seeking his first victory of the season.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Season, Title Race Wide Open After Thrilling, Popular Early Dash

Just 41 points separate the top five drivers in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after an exciting opening stretch of the season that has featured three different winners in three races, each from different teams.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Steady New Approach Smoothing Wrinkles for Pato O’Ward

The Mexican (photo) is one of only two drivers to finish in the top five of all three NTT INDYCAR SERIES races this season.
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MAR 18, 2026
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Inside Line: Biggest Takeaway Three Races In?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks the first three races of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season have shown we may see two or more Andretti Global drivers on more podiums this season besides at Arlington (photo).
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MAR 18, 2026
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INDYCAR Ratings Boost Continues for FOX at Arlington

The first three races of the INDYCAR SERIES season have averaged more than 1 million viewers for the first time since 2008.
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MAR 17, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Kyle Kirkwood Reaches Summit for First Time

Alexander Rossi of ECR (photo) is hanging tough in the Power Rankings after another top-10 finish last Sunday at Arlington.
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MAR 17, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Debut Arlington Race Proves Smash Hit with Fans, Drivers

The grandstands were sold out for the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington (photo) on Sunday, March 15 in Arlington, Texas.
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MAR 16, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Java House Grand Prix of Arlington

Fearsome street-circuit pace helped Kyle Kirkwood (photo, front) pass and pull away from reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo, back) and win the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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MAR 15, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Pole Sitter Marcus Ericsson Peeved To Miss Podium

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday as a capacity crowd (photo) enjoyed the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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MAR 15, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Drive for Five Gains Speed for Alex Palou after Second at Arlington

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion climbed to second in the standings, 26 points behind leader Kyle Kirkwood, after finishing second in the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.