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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Freedom 250 Grand Prix Electrifies D.C. With Pageantry

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock in the nation's capital, where there was as much pomp and patriotism on display for a huge crowd as any event in INDYCAR SERIES history.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Dominates for Historic, Star-Spangled Victory in D.C.

The American driver for Andretti Global (photo) trimmed his gap to NTT INDYCAR SERIES leader Alex Palou from 133 to 91 points with three races remaining this season.
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Josef Newgarden Tops D.C. Warmup; FOX Prerace Live at 11:30 A.M. ET

The most successful American-born driver on today's starting grid (photo) led the warmup session for this historic first-ever motor race on the streets of the U.S. capital. Pre-race coverage starts at 11:30 a.m. ET on FOX.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: McLaughlin Proud To Make 100th Start in America’s Capital

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in the nation's capital, where Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske (photo) will reach a milestone in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career Sunday.
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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: All Systems Go for Historic D.C. Race Weekend

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Friday in the nation's capital, where exciting on-track action for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., will start with NTT INDYCAR SERIES practice at 9 a.m. ET Saturday.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Washington, D.C.

Will Power of Andretti Global (photo) is among the favorites to win the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., on Sunday after he has finished third in three of the last five races this season.
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INDYCAR To Introduce Updated Shell 100% Renewable Race Fuel in 2027

The ethanol feedstock used in the updated formulation will now be domestically sourced from Indiana, home of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDYCAR Ready To Power Patriotic Party for the Ages in D.C.

Every NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver wants to earn a piece of history this Sunday by winning the first-ever auto race on the streets of America's capital, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
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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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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Leading Strong, Talented INDYCAR Field Into D.C. History

Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) is on the verge of a record-tying fourth consecutive championship despite this being one of the strongest, deepest eras of competition in INDYCAR SERIES history.