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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dennis Hauger Proves To Be Quick Study in Strong First Start

Dennis Hauger qualified third and finished 10th in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES debut last weekend at St. Petersburg for Dale Coyne Racing.
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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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Inside Line: St. Pete Takeaway (Besides Alex Palou Is Really Good)?

One member of the Inside Line panel was impressed with the quiet climb from starting 23rd to finishing seventh by Josef Newgarden of Team Penske (photo).
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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Coyne Team Produces Stunning Qualifying Pace

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at St. Petersburg, including unexpected joy for Dale Coyne Racing (photo), which put two drivers into the Firestone Fast Six for the first time since 2022.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Leads Eventful Second Practice at St. Pete

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) led a session in which six different teams placed drivers in the top six of the time sheet and 2025 race winners Will Power and Christian Rasmussen crashed in separate incidents.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Ganassi Hopes To Keep Winning Vibes in 2026

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at St. Petersburg, including Kyffin Simpson (photo) helping to keep the good times rolling for Chip Ganassi Racing.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: St. Petersburg

Andretti Global driver Kyle Kirkwood (photo), a Florida native, could score a home-state victory this season as one of the favorites at the Firestone Grand Prix of 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.
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Inside Line: Wishes for St. Petersburg?

One member of the Inside Line panel wants to see fireworks between 2025 champion Alex Palou (photo, top) and 2025 runner-up Pato O'Ward (photo, bottom) during the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg this Sunday.