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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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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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Paul Kelly

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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Phoenix

Christian Rasmussen (photo) of ECR won the last NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on a 1-mile oval, earning his first career victory last August at the Milwaukee Mile.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Back to the Future: INDYCAR Returns to Phoenix for ‘Desert Double’

Scott Dixon (photo) won in 2016 at Phoenix Raceway for Chip Ganassi Racing.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Guess Who Is Still No. 1?

Romain Grosjean (photo, above) led two Dale Coyne Racing drivers in the top 10 of the Power Rankings after the team's strong opener at St. Petersburg.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Alex Palou Taking Aim at History as Phoenix Returns

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is back at Phoenix Raceway (photo) for the first time since 2018 for the Good Ranchers 250 this Saturday as part of the "Desert Double" with the NASCAR Cup Series.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

A look back at the season opener Sunday, which featured another master class of strategy from Barry Wanser (photo, above) executed perfectly by reigning champion Alex Palou.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward, Arrow McLaren Step Forward in St. Pete Warmup

Arrow McLaren put three drivers into the top six of the final practice, setting the table for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg at noon ET today on FOX, FOX One, FOX Deportes, the FOX Sports app and INDYCAR Radio, powered by OnlyBulls.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Knows Constant Pressure Is Only Way To Dethrone Champ

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) finished a distant second in the standings last season to Alex Palou, 196 points behind.
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Paul Kelly

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Scott McLaughlin Starts Penske Rebound With St. Pete Pole

The Team Penske driver (photo) earned his 12th career NTT P1 Award and his third in the last five years at St. Petersburg.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Solving Alex Palou Puzzle on Field's Mind at St. Pete Opener

The Chip Ganassi Racing star (photo) opened his dominant, title-winning 2025 season with a victory in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.