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Josef Newgarden Tops D.C. Warmup; FOX Prerace Live at 11:30 A.M. ET

The most successful American-born driver on today's starting grid (photo) led the warmup session for this historic first-ever motor race on the streets of the U.S. capital. Pre-race coverage starts at 11:30 a.m. ET on FOX.
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: McLaughlin Proud To Make 100th Start in America’s Capital

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in the nation's capital, where Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske (photo) will reach a milestone in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career Sunday.
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Paul Kelly

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Alex Palou Punishes Rivals With Sensational Pole Lap in D.C.

The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion earned his career-best seventh NTT P1 Award of the season at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: All Systems Go for Historic D.C. Race Weekend

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Friday in the nation's capital, where exciting on-track action for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., will start with NTT INDYCAR SERIES practice at 9 a.m. ET Saturday.
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Curt Cavin

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INDYCAR Ready To Power Patriotic Party for the Ages in D.C.

Every NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver wants to earn a piece of history this Sunday by winning the first-ever auto race on the streets of America's capital, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
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Special (De)Livery: Washington, D.C.

Nearly half the field in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., this weekend will feature special, patriotic liveries, including the No. 3 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet driven by Scott McLaughlin (image).
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Leading Strong, Talented INDYCAR Field Into D.C. History

Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) is on the verge of a record-tying fourth consecutive championship despite this being one of the strongest, deepest eras of competition in INDYCAR SERIES history.
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Eric Smith

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Andretti Global Duo Climbs Swiftly After Markham Success

Markham winner Marcus Ericsson (photo) and Andretti Global teammate Will Power are rocketing up the Power Rankings after their successful weekends in Canada.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Newgarden, Kirkwood Make NYC Rounds To Promote Historic D.C. Race

FOX Sports' Will Buxton, Josef Newgarden of Team Penske and Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global took in the sights high above Manhattan from the Empire State Building (photo, from left) as part of the promotion of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Capital Gains: INDYCAR SERIES To Make History This Weekend in D.C.

An auto race will take place on the streets of America's capital city for the first time this weekend with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Romain Grosjean Admits Pain in Finishing Second (Again)

Dale Coyne Racing driver scores his best finish of the season, sixth runner-up in INDYCAR SERIES.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Marcus Ericsson Undeniable in Markham to End 63-Race Drought

First race in Markham, Ontario a thriller as Andretti Global driver charges to first win since 2023.