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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Punishes Rivals With Sensational Pole Lap in D.C.

The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion earned his career-best seventh NTT P1 Award of the season at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Top Two Title Fighters Lead Historic Opening Practice in D.C.

NTT INDYCAR SERIES cars ran at speed for the first time on the streets of the nation's capital as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., got underway with Kyle Kirkwood and Alex Palou taking the top two spots.
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Special (De)Livery: Washington, D.C.

Nearly half the field in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., this weekend will feature special, patriotic liveries, including the No. 3 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet driven by Scott McLaughlin (image).
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AUG 16, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Romain Grosjean Admits Pain in Finishing Second (Again)

Dale Coyne Racing driver scores his best finish of the season, sixth runner-up in INDYCAR SERIES.
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AUG 16, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Marcus Ericsson Undeniable in Markham to End 63-Race Drought

First race in Markham, Ontario a thriller as Andretti Global driver charges to first win since 2023.
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AUG 16, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Atop Speed Chart as Markham Race Nears

90-lap race set to begin today at noon ET on FOX, FOX One, INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls.
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AUG 14, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Says He Still Has 'Room' to Improve

Series champion is on the verge of winning his fourth consecutive title, fifth overall.
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JUL 19, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Rides Roller Coaster of a Day

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in Nashville, where David Malukas (photo) crashed, missed qualifying, spent time at a hospital and returned to lead the final practice.
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JUL 17, 2026
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Favorites and Sleepers: Nashville

Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward is a driver to watch this Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway, as he has four career oval victories and won the last NTT INDYCAR SERIES event, on July 5 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
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JUL 15, 2026
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Inside Line: Josef Newgarden’s Biggest Threat at Nashville?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks the biggest threat to Josef Newgarden this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway is his Team Penske teammate David Malukas (photo), who has scored more points on ovals than any other driver this season.
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JUL 14, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Numbers Prove Josef Newgarden, Pato O’Ward Tough To Top on Ovals

Just how dominant has Josef Newgarden been on ovals recently? He has won 13 of the last 30 NTT INDYCAR SERIES races on circle tracks, a strike rate of 43 percent, and his last 10 wins have come on ovals.
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JUL 10, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Plenty of Questions Remain as Silly Season Explodes Into Action

Team Penske is one of the few organizations in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES that won't see a changed lineup in 2027, as David Malukas, Scott McLaughlin and Josef Newgarden (photo, from left) will be back.