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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Again Comes to Grips Quickly With New D.C. Circuit

The four-time INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) climbed to the top of the second practice for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. after ending second in the opening practice this morning.
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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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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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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

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.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Andretti Global Duo Climbs Swiftly After Markham Success

Markham winner Marcus Ericsson (photo) and Andretti Global teammate Will Power are rocketing up the Power Rankings after their successful weekends in Canada.
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Felix Rosenqvist To Share Texas A&M Colors, Spread Message in D.C.

Texas A&M University will use Felix Rosenqvist's No. 60 Honda (image) to help launch its "Together, We Stand as a Force for Good" campaign starting this weekend in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Newgarden, Kirkwood Make NYC Rounds To Promote Historic D.C. Race

FOX Sports' Will Buxton, Josef Newgarden of Team Penske and Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global took in the sights high above Manhattan from the Empire State Building (photo, from left) as part of the promotion of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Capital Gains: INDYCAR SERIES To Make History This Weekend in D.C.

An auto race will take place on the streets of America's capital city for the first time this weekend with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham

Podium finishers (photo, above, from left) Romain Grosjean, Marcus Ericsson and Will Power helped the NTT INDYCAR SERIES put on a thrilling show at its first event on the new street circuit in Markham, Ontario.