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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Ready To Take Final Step Among Series Elite in 2027

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) has two new teammates next season to help him achieve the two biggest goals remaining in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career.
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Curt Cavin

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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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Inside Line: Next First-Time Series Champion?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) will make the final step from his second-place finish in 2026 to become the series' next first-time champion -- but maybe not in the 2027 season.
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OCT 06, 2026
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Arrow McLaren Staying With Chevrolet Power for Multiple Seasons

Pato O'Ward (photo) won three races for Arrow McLaren with Chevy power in the 2026 season.
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OCT 02, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Surprise, Surprise: Biggest 2026 Stunners in NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Scott Dixon's decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) to join Arrow McLaren after 24 full-time seasons, 58 wins and six series championships with CGR made major headlines.
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SEP 30, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Sees Opportunity, Not Pressure, in Ganassi Ride

The Dane (photo) is replacing legendary INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda starting in the 2027 season.
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SEP 23, 2026
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Scott Dixon To Drive No. 6, Felix Rosenqvist No. 7 for Arrow McLaren

The Indianapolis-based team unveiled the car numbers its four drivers will use in the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, including Scott Dixon running a number besides 9 for just the second season since 2003.
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SEP 09, 2026
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Inside Line: Defining Moment of Alex Palou’s Championship Season?

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) didn't have a career-defining win in 2026 like his 2025 Indianapolis 500 victory, but the panel still identified plenty of moments when the Spaniard took control en route to his fifth title.
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SEP 08, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Scott McLaughlin Soars With Late-Season Charge

No one could topple five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) from the highest perch of the Power Rankings after the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey.
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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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Alex Palou Coronated for Fifth Time at Victory Lap Celebration

Team owner Chip Ganassi (photo, left) and driver Alex Palou (photo, right) have kept hold of the Astor Challenge Cup without interruption since 2023.
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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.