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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

More Trends To Uncover as Series Hits Road in Sweet Home Alabama

The first road course race of the season is set for 1 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX) at the picturesque Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Editorial Staff

Inside Line: What’s Capturing Attention Heading to Barber?

Alex Palou (photo, front) ran away from the field last year at Barber Motorsports Park, winning by a staggering 16 seconds. Can he do it again this Sunday in the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix?
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Sluggish Start Didn’t Deter Power’s Championship Aspirations

The Andretti Global newcomer (photo) climbed to 11th in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after finishing third in the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington on March 15.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Manic March Resumes This Weekend at Beautiful Barber

Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske (photo) won at the Alabama road course in 2023 and 2024 and enters the race there this weekend seeking his first victory of the season.
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Inside Line: Biggest Takeaway Three Races In?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks the first three races of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season have shown we may see two or more Andretti Global drivers on more podiums this season besides at Arlington (photo).
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Java House Grand Prix of Arlington

Fearsome street-circuit pace helped Kyle Kirkwood (photo, front) pass and pull away from reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo, back) and win the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Pole Sitter Marcus Ericsson Peeved To Miss Podium

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday as a capacity crowd (photo) enjoyed the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Drive for Five Gains Speed for Alex Palou after Second at Arlington

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion climbed to second in the standings, 26 points behind leader Kyle Kirkwood, after finishing second in the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Outduels Champ To Win Arlington, Take Series Lead

The Andretti Global driver (photo, center) earned his first victory of the season and the sixth of his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Quick Qualifying Puts Will Power on Solid Ground

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Arlington, including Will Power (photo) hoping to turn around his slow start with Andretti Global after qualifying fourth.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Some Speedy Stars Starting Sunday from Deep in Field

Josef Newgarden (photo) was forced to a backup car with body panels from his PPG and XPEL liveries after crashing Saturday in practice at the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Marcus Ericsson Romps To First Career Pole at Arlington

The Andretti Global driver (photo) had qualified second three times in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career before earning his first NTT P1 Award Saturday for the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.