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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Big Hits Dent Qualifying Plans for Scott McLaughlin, Will Power

Andretti Global driver Power will start 23rd Sunday after a heavy crash in qualifying Saturday at Barber Motorsports Park (photo).
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Pato O’Ward Takes New Approach at Barber

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Barber, including the Arrow McLaren star (photo) trying to find a way to topple defending race winner Alex Palou.
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ECR Unveils Ed Carpenter’s Indy 500 Ride

The ECR owner-driver will attempt to make his 23rd start in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" on Sunday, May 24 at IMS.
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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

Season, Title Race Wide Open After Thrilling, Popular Early Dash

Just 41 points separate the top five drivers in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after an exciting opening stretch of the season that has featured three different winners in three races, each from different teams.
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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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Kyffin Simpson Paces Windy Warmup in Arlington

Steady winds of 20 mph, with gusts approaching 40 mph, challenged the Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) and the other 24 drivers in the field for the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Perked Up for Winning Brew at ‘Home’ Arlington

The ECR driver (photo) seeks his third career street-circuit victory this weekend at the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: New(garden) Sheriff in Town Heading to Texas

David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) climbed the rankings this week after earning his first career NTT P1 Award and finishing third at Phoenix.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Good Ranchers 250

The first NTT INDYCAR SERIES race at Phoenix Raceway (photo) since 2018 was an electrifying contest, with a staggering 565 on-track passes, including 323 for position -- both series records at the 1-mile oval.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Balancing Act Falls Just Short for Pato O’Ward

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Phoenix, including Arrow McLaren driver O'Ward earning his second straight top-five finish this season.