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Inside Line: Driver/Strategist Pairings To Watch in 2026

The full-season field features an assortment of interesting pairings for 2026.
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Eric Smith

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CGR's Simpson Ready to Take Next Step in Third Season

Still just 21 years old, Simpson turned heads several times in 2025, including a battle with Scott McLaughlin.
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DEC 03, 2025
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Phoenix Raceway Announces Good Ranchers 250

INDYCAR's return to the Arizona desert will be Saturday, March 7, 2026.
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NOV 21, 2025
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Inside Line Extra: Biggest 2026 Story at Team Penske?

This new series continues with a look at the most pressing questions surrounding Team Penske in 2026, including whether Josef Newgarden (photo) can return to championship form after a down year in 2025.
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NOV 13, 2025
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Eric Smith

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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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NOV 05, 2025
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Inside Line: Favorite Track To Return to Schedule?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks it's time for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES to return to Richmond Raceway (photo).
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OCT 31, 2025
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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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OCT 24, 2025
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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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OCT 10, 2025
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Fantastic Five of 2025: Bommarito Automotive Group 500

Kyle Kirkwood (photo) broke through for his first oval victory in a scintillating NTT INDYCAR SERIES race in primetime under the lights at World Wide Technology Raceway.
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OCT 08, 2025
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Inside Line: What Non-INDYCAR Driver Should Test?

One member of the Inside Line panel would like to see NASCAR teen phenom Connor Zilisch (photo) get a shot behind the wheel of an NTT INDYCAR SERIES car.
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OCT 07, 2025
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Curt Cavin

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Reality Sinks in for David Malukas in First Test as Penske Driver

David Malukas (photo) tested for the first time as a Team Penske driver Oct. 7 at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis.
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SEP 25, 2025
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Curt Cavin

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Podium Steps Climbed by Many Drivers This Season

Christian Lundgaard (photo, left), Alex Palou (photo, center) and Pato O'Ward (photo, right) finished on the podium more than any other NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers in 2025.