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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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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Big Hits Dent Qualifying Plans for Scott McLaughlin, Will Power

Andretti Global driver Power will start 23rd Sunday after a heavy crash in qualifying Saturday at Barber Motorsports Park (photo).
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Defending Winner Alex Palou Earns First Pole of Season at Barber

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) repeated as NTT P1 Award winner at Barber Motorsports Park and earned his 13th career pole.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alessandro de Tullio Sweeps Barber Qualifying for Two Poles

The AJ Foyt Racing rookie (photo) earned his second and third poles in four starts this season in the INDYCAR development series.
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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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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Heading Back on Track After Strong Practice

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) tested an NTT INDYCAR SERIES car for the first time in 2021 at Barber Motorsports Park.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Feeling Right at Home After Leading Barber Practice

The Team Penske driver (photo) has three podium finishes in five starts at the Alabama track, including victories in 2023 and 2024.
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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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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Special (De)Livery: Barber

Both Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb-Agajanian cars will feature Kenny Chesney-themed liveries this weekend at Barber as part of the team's partnership with SiriusXM.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

More Trends To Uncover as Series Hits Road in Sweet Home Alabama

The first road course race of the season is set for 1 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX) at the picturesque Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
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INDYCAR.com

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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.