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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Ready To Take Final Step Among Series Elite in 2027

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) has two new teammates next season to help him achieve the two biggest goals remaining in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career.
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Curt Cavin

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Domination Station: Five Most Punishing Performances of 2026

Pato O'Ward's two victories in the Snap-on INDYCAR Weekend at the Milwaukee Mile (photo) marked the first sweep of a doubleheader by an NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver since 2023.
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Inside Line: Next First-Time Series Champion?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) will make the final step from his second-place finish in 2026 to become the series' next first-time champion -- but maybe not in the 2027 season.
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OCT 02, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Surprise, Surprise: Biggest 2026 Stunners in NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Scott Dixon's decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) to join Arrow McLaren after 24 full-time seasons, 58 wins and six series championships with CGR made major headlines.
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SEP 30, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Sees Opportunity, Not Pressure, in Ganassi Ride

The Dane (photo) is replacing legendary INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda starting in the 2027 season.
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SEP 30, 2026
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Inside Line: Most Interesting 2027 Open Seat or Silly Season Driver?

The 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES destination of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone champion Nikita Johnson (photo) intrigues one member of the panel.
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SEP 29, 2026
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Ganassi Signs Christian Lundgaard To Drive No. 9 in Multiyear Deal

The newest addition to Chip Ganassi Racing's driver lineup (photo) finished a career-best third in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in 2026, with two race victories.
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SEP 25, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Drivers Who Were Better Than 2026 Standings Indicated

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian (photo) finished 14th in the final points for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES despite seven top-10 finishes this season.
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SEP 23, 2026
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Inside Line: 2026 Moment That Will Matter Most in 2027?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks that the lessons learned from the successful inaugural events at Arlington (photo) and Washington will be carried over to other street races, making them even better in 2027.
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SEP 18, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Who Were Most Improved Drivers of 2026 Season?

Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global (photo) improved 13 spots in the standings from 2025 to 2026, climbing from 20th last season to seventh this year.
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SEP 08, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Scott McLaughlin Soars With Late-Season Charge

No one could topple five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) from the highest perch of the Power Rankings after the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey.
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SEP 07, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey

Scott McLaughlin (photo, right front) dominated the season-ending NTT INDYCAR SERIES race, but the results Sunday still settled plenty of scores in the standings and set the table for a fascinating 2027 season.