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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Salvages Fifth After Pit Call Goes Wrong

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Indianapolis, including Alex Palou (photo, above, right) avoiding this crash en route to a fifth-place finish.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Breaks Long Drought To Win Sonsio Grand Prix

The Dane (photo) ended a 47-race winless streak with his second career NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory, his first since July 2023 in Toronto.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rivals Trying To Stop Alex Palou IMS Juggernaut in Sonsio GP

Seeing the four-time series champion for Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) out front on the IMS road course has become a common sight the last three years.
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Editorial Staff

Inside Line: What Team Can End Ganassi’s Reign in Sonsio GP?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Andretti Global will end Chip Ganassi Racing's recent dominance of races on the IMS road course, with multiple IMS winner Will Power (photo) a primary candidate.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Can Anyone Take May Sweep Broom from Alex Palou?

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) leading the field has become a common sight on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, as he has won the Sonsio Grand Prix three of the last four years, including the last two seasons.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Carrying Good Vibes, Ample Speed Into May at IMS

The two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion for Team Penske ended up second fastest in the Indianapolis 500 Open Test on April 26-27 at IMS.
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Inside Line: Biggest Takeaway From Indy 500 Open Test?

Conor Daly (photo) and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing impressed two members of the Inside Line panel during the Indianapolis 500 Open Test this week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Aiming for Another Picture-Perfect May

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Wednesday at Indianapolis, including reigning Indy 500 winner Alex Palou (photo) snapping photos around the IMS facility.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rookie Caio Collet Tows to Top on Final Day of Indy 500 Open Test

The AJ Foyt Racing driver (photo) was one of just two competitors to top 226 mph during the two-day test preparing drivers and teams for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Indy 500 Open Test Providing May Preview This Week

All action Tuesday and Wednesday from IMS will be streamed live on the INDYCAR YouTube channel.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Wastes No Time Settling Into Success at Penske

The Chicago native (above) is third in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in his first season with Team Penske.
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Inside Line: Focus of Attention at Indy 500 Open Test?

One member of the Inside Line panel is keeping a close eye on the time sheets to see if any engine manufacturer has a distinct edge heading into the Month of May.