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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Another Famous Racing Name Starting ‘500’ Legacy

The Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge debut of Mick Schumacher (photo), son of five-time United States Grand Prix at IMS Formula One winner Michael Schumacher, is one of many interesting storylines unfolding this week.
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Nine Past Winners, Five Series Champs Starting ‘500’ Preparation

Practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge starts at noon ET Tuesday, May 12 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Breaks Long Drought To Win Sonsio Grand Prix

The Dane (photo) ended a 47-race winless streak with his second career NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory, his first since July 2023 in Toronto.
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Paul Kelly

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Alex Palou Opens Sonsio GP Defense On Top in First Practice

The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) has won this event three years in a row.
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APR 27, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Indy 500 Open Test Providing May Preview This Week

All action Tuesday and Wednesday from IMS will be streamed live on the INDYCAR YouTube channel.
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APR 19, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Data Blackout Helps Scott Dixon Find Elusive Pace

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Long Beach, including Scott Dixon earning a spot in the Firestone Fast Six for the first time in more than a year.
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APR 17, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Long Beach

Romain Grosjean (photo) has two runner-up finishes in his last three starts at Long Beach, making him a sleeper for victory this Sunday in his No. 18 Dale Coyne Racing entry.
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MAR 27, 2026
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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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MAR 25, 2026
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INDYCAR Officiating Announces Streets of Arlington Post-Race Penalty

The No. 8 Chip Ganassi Racing entry driven by Kyffin Simpson (photo) was moved to 20th place in the final running order of the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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MAR 15, 2026
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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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MAR 13, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Arlington

Kyffin Simpson of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) earned three top-10 finishes in four street-circuit races last season and could be a sleeper to earn his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory Sunday in the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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FEB 27, 2026
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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.