Meyer Shank Racing News

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2 DAYS AGO

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Track News

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Balancing Act Falls Just Short for Pato O’Ward

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Phoenix, including Arrow McLaren driver O'Ward earning his second straight top-five finish this season.

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2 DAYS AGO

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Hunts Down Victory, Takes Series Lead at Phoenix

The two-time series champion and Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner (photo) earned the 33rd victory of his career in the Good Ranchers 250.

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3 DAYS AGO

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Proves He’s Mortal Friday at Phoenix

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Phoenix, including series leader and four-time series champion Alex Palou (photo) rallying from a tough practice session to qualify 10th.

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3 DAYS AGO

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Earns First Career NTT P1 Award at Phoenix

The Team Penske newcomer (photo) qualified second three times last season with AJ Foyt Racing before breaking through with his first career pole Friday at Phoenix Raceway.

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3 DAYS AGO

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Driver News

Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Flexes Oval Muscle in First Phoenix Practice

The Team Penske newcomer (photo) was one of three drivers in the top seven from the powerful team in the first practice at Phoenix Raceway.

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MAR 01, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Happy With ‘Admirable’ Fourth

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday in St. Petersburg, including Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) producing the best St. Pete finish of his career.

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MAR 01, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Coyne Team Produces Stunning Qualifying Pace

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at St. Petersburg, including unexpected joy for Dale Coyne Racing (photo), which put two drivers into the Firestone Fast Six for the first time since 2022.

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FEB 28, 2026

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Leads Eventful Second Practice at St. Pete

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) led a session in which six different teams placed drivers in the top six of the time sheet and 2025 race winners Will Power and Christian Rasmussen crashed in separate incidents.

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FEB 27, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Ganassi Hopes To Keep Winning Vibes in 2026

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at St. Petersburg, including Kyffin Simpson (photo) helping to keep the good times rolling for Chip Ganassi Racing.

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FEB 27, 2026

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Jumps to Top of Opening Practice at St. Pete

Less than a tenth of a second separated the top five in the session led by the Team Penske driver (photo), a two-time pole winner at this event.

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FEB 27, 2026

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Track News

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: St. Petersburg

Andretti Global driver Kyle Kirkwood (photo), a Florida native, could score a home-state victory this season as one of the favorites at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.