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Inside Line: Biggest Driver Leap in 2026 Standings?

One member of the panel thinks Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global (photo) will make a big climb this season from 20th in the standings in 2025.
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Paul Kelly

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Notebook: Santino Ferrucci Delivers Boss Present at Chili Bowl

The AJ Foyt Racing driver (photo) won a heat race Friday, Jan. 16 at the prestigious indoor midget car race at Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Curt Cavin

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No. 4: Drama Shifts Into Overdrive During Month of May

The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the 10 biggest moments of 2025 in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 22-31.
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Simpson's Car To Carry Iconic Colors of Sunoco

Fuel company will be a full-season INDYCAR sponsor for the first time since 1973.
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Eric Smith

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INDYCAR Champions Set To Compete in Rolex 24 At Daytona

Palou, Dixon, Power and Bourdais among the drivers for the 64th-annual endurance sports car race.
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Eric Smith

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CGR's Simpson Ready To Take Next Step in Third Season

Still just 21 years old, Simpson turned heads several times in 2025, including a battle with Scott McLaughlin.
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Inside Line Extra: Biggest 2026 Story at Chip Ganassi Racing?

This new series examines the biggest storyline surrounding each NTT INDYCAR SERIES team entering the 2026 season. At Ganassi, one panelist sees Scott Dixon's (photo) quest for a seventh championship amid the dominance of teammate Alex Palou as a key story.
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Eric Smith

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Five Drivers Ready for Breakout INDYCAR Seasons in 2026

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb-Agajanian could earn his first career victory and continue his steady climb in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in 2026.
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Curt Cavin

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Podium Steps Climbed by Many Drivers This Season

Christian Lundgaard (photo, left), Alex Palou (photo, center) and Pato O'Ward (photo, right) finished on the podium more than any other NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers in 2025.
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Inside Line: Biggest Surprise of 2025 Season?

It maybe wasn't surprising Alex Palou (photo) achieved a three-peat of series titles this season for Chip Ganassi Racing, but his total domination surprised one member of the Inside Line panel.
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Curt Cavin

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Record Number of Drivers Led the Pack in Exciting Season

A trend of many lap leaders in 2025 started immediately at the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (photo), which featured seven leaders, one shy of the event’s all-time high.
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Inside Line: Your Three-Driver Fantasy Team for 2026?

Four-time series champion Alex Palou (photo) was an easy choice for all four Inside Line panelists when asked to pick three drivers for a fantasy team in 2026, but the rest of the picks might surprise you.