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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Race On: A Look at Most Competitive Events of 2026 Season

The stirring late charge to victory by Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson (photo) at the inaugural event at Markham was the highlight of one of the most competitive races of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
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Who Will Be INDYCAR SERIES’ 300th Driver To Enter Victory Lane?

David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) is a prime candidate to become the 300th different winner in INDYCAR SERIES history after scoring four second-place finishes in 2026 during his first season with the iconic team.
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OCT 16, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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OCT 08, 2026
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Team Penske To Continue Long Partnership With Chevrolet

Scott McLaughlin used Chevrolet power to earn the manufacturer's 250th pole position in INDYCAR SERIES competition in September at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (photo)..
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SEP 23, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

‘500’ Reality Sinks In for Felix Rosenqvist After Seeing Borg Likeness

The winner of the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge (photo, right) will be the first driver to appear on the Borg-Warner Trophy with a beard, in an image sculpted by Will Behrends (photo, left).
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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.
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SEP 07, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Satisfied With First Penske Season

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, including David Malukas (photo) ending up as the top driver for Team Penske.
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SEP 06, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Four-Way Fight for Second To Capture Sunday Spotlight at Laguna Seca

Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo) is second in the standings entering the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, leading a tightly bunched pack in the race for the runner-up spot.
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SEP 04, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Laguna Seca

The No. 10 DHL Lightning Bolt Honda (photo) driven by Alex Palou will be the car to beat Sunday in the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, as the Chip Ganassi Racing superstar has won this race three of the last four years.
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SEP 03, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Whirlwind, Exciting Season Takes Checkered Sunday at Laguna Seca

Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou (photo) is the favorite in the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, as he has won the last two NTT INDYCAR SERIES races at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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SEP 01, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

The King’s Reign Continues; Double Win Launches Pato O’Ward

Clinching a fifth NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship -- including four in a row -- helped to keep Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) atop the rankings after yet another race.
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AUG 31, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Christian Lundgaard Shows Oval Chops in Breakthrough

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock in Milwaukee, where Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard (photo) earned his first career podium finish on an oval.