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Eric Smith

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Interesting Mix of Drivers Running Friday at IMS in Griffis Test

German driver Sophia Florsch (photo) is among the drivers turning laps Oct. 16 in the annual INDY NXT by Firestone postseason test.
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Eric Smith

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Alex Palou To Rev Up Indiana Football Fans Before Buckeye Showdown

The five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion will take over for Hoosier the Bison (photo) on Saturday against Ohio State.
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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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Eric Smith

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Alex Palou To Help Ganassi Hone INDY NXT Setups at Griffis Test

The five-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) will drive machinery from the INDYCAR development series for the first time Friday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
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Alexander Rossi Hustles IR-28 Through More Development at Sebring

The ECR driver (photo) continued development of the IR-28 at one of the sport’s toughest testing grounds.
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Paul Kelly

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Shake It Up: Alex Palou Puts IR-28 Through Pounding Paces at Sebring

The five-time and reigning series champion for Chip Ganassi Racing turned 43 laps Monday (photo) at the notoriously bumpy Sebring International Raceway circuit.
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Curt Cavin

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A Look at Numbers That Defined 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Season

There were a variety of interesting digits surrounding the 2026 season, including drivers from all 10 full-time teams leading laps and nine teams earning a podium finish.
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Paul Kelly

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INDYCAR Notebook: IR-28 Hits Road for Sebring Test Next Week

The new IR-28 chassis (photo) will be tested at a track other than Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time Oct. 12-13.
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OCT 05, 2026
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Eric Smith

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Friendly Rivalry Reaches Top Level for Kyle Kirkwood, David Malukas

Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global (photo, left) and David Malukas of Team Penske (photo, right) figure to share podiums in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for years to come, the continuation of a rivalry that started in karting.
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Curt Cavin

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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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OCT 01, 2026
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INDYCAR Drivers Extending Seasons at Petit Le Mans IMSA Finale

Reigning and five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou will share the No. 93 Acura GTP car (photo) of Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb Agajanian on Saturday in the 10-hour race at Road Atlanta (Photo credit: IMSA).
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SEP 30, 2026
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Eric Smith

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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.