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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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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rivals Trying To Stop Alex Palou IMS Juggernaut in Sonsio GP

Seeing the four-time series champion for Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) out front on the IMS road course has become a common sight the last three years.
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Inside Line: What Team Can End Ganassi’s Reign in Sonsio GP?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Andretti Global will end Chip Ganassi Racing's recent dominance of races on the IMS road course, with multiple IMS winner Will Power (photo) a primary candidate.
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MAY 04, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Can Anyone Take May Sweep Broom from Alex Palou?

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) leading the field has become a common sight on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, as he has won the Sonsio Grand Prix three of the last four years, including the last two seasons.
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APR 29, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Will Power Fitting In With Streamlined Andretti

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Tuesday in Indianapolis, including Andretti Global's newest driver (photo) settling in with the team after 17 consecutive "500" starts with Team Penske.
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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 18, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Long Beach Boss Jim Michaelian Fondly Remembered

News, notes and quotes from the INDYCAR paddock Friday at Long Beach, including many remembrances of the late Long Beach Grand Prix President and CEO.
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MAR 29, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Graham Rahal Eager for Sunday Fight at Front

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at Barber Motorsports Park, where Graham Rahal (photo) tied his season best by qualifying third.
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MAR 28, 2026
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Paul Kelly

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Alex Palou Leads Practice; Scott McLaughlin OK After Big Crash

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion for Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) has two career victories at Barber Motorsports Park, in 2021 and 2025.
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MAR 27, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Barber

Rinus VeeKay (photo) is a sleeper for success in the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix powered by AmFirst on Sunday, as he has three top-six finishes in five career starts at Barber Motorsports Park.
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MAR 23, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Manic March Resumes This Weekend at Beautiful Barber

Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske (photo) won at the Alabama road course in 2023 and 2024 and enters the race there this weekend seeking his first victory of the season.