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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Series Elite Almost Always Rise to Top at Prestigious Long Beach

The top three finishers in last year's Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach (from left), second-place Alex Palou, winner Kyle Kirkwood and third-place Christian Lundgaard -- hold those same spots in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings entering this year's race at Long Beach.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Early Title Race Could Ebb, Flow Again at Long Beach

Chip Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon (photo) is a two-time winner of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

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APR 10, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Hard Winter Work Paying Off for Marcus Ericsson in Pivotal Year

The Swede (photo) is eighth in points and earned his first career NTT P1 Award last month after his first two tough seasons with Andretti Global.

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APR 08, 2026

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Inside Line: Biggest Surprise Through Four Races?

Mick Schumacher's solid performance during his first career oval race at Phoenix Raceway (photo) surprised and impressed one member of the Inside Line panel.

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APR 03, 2026

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Who’s Rising, Falling After Four Races?

Josef Newgarden of Team Penske (photo) is one of the drivers who is in better shape in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings this season than at the same point in 2025.

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APR 01, 2026

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Inside Line: Your March Moment?

One member of the Inside Line panel cited Kyle Kirkwood's late pass of Alex Palou (photo) to win the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington as a pivotal moment in March.

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MAR 31, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Back on Familiar Perch

After two races out of the top spot, the four-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) is back on top of the Power Rankings after his victory last Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park.

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MAR 29, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Clings To Lead After Another Top Five

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Sunday at Barber, including Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood keeping the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship lead -- but by just two points over Alex Palou.

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MAR 29, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Graham Rahal Eager for Sunday Fight at Front

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at Barber Motorsports Park, where Graham Rahal (photo) tied his season best by qualifying third.

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MAR 27, 2026

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Feeling Right at Home After Leading Barber Practice

The Team Penske driver (photo) has three podium finishes in five starts at the Alabama track, including victories in 2023 and 2024.

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MAR 26, 2026

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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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MAR 25, 2026

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Inside Line: What’s Capturing Attention Heading to Barber?

Alex Palou (photo, front) ran away from the field last year at Barber Motorsports Park, winning by a staggering 16 seconds. Can he do it again this Sunday in the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix?