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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2027 Driver Lineup Update: Few Empty Seats Remaining

Reigning INDY NXT by Firestone champion Nikita Johnson (photo) could be in line for a ride with Dale Coyne Racing in the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season after testing with the team recently.

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Josh Pierson To Make INDYCAR SERIES Debut in 2027 With Foyt

The Oregon native (photo) earned his first career victory in the INDYCAR development series in the 2026 season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Nikita Johnson Savors Next Career Step With First INDYCAR SERIES Test

The 2026 INDY NXT champion (photo) turned his first laps in NTT INDYCAR SERIES machinery Oct. 26 at Barber Motorsports Park with Dale Coyne Racing.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Barcelona Is Ideal Spot for INDYCAR’s Latest International Event

Reigning and five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) is a Barcelona native.

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OCT 23, 2026

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Marquee Event Coming to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in 2027

The exciting event in Spain will be the first INDYCAR SERIES race outside of North America since 2013 and the first in Europe since 2007.

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OCT 22, 2026

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Track News

Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Race On: A Look at Most Competitive Events of 2026 Season

The stirring late charge to victory by Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson (photo) at the inaugural event at Markham was the highlight of one of the most competitive races of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

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OCT 20, 2026

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Who Will Be INDYCAR SERIES’ 300th Driver To Enter Victory Lane?

David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) is a prime candidate to become the 300th different winner in INDYCAR SERIES history after scoring four second-place finishes in 2026 during his first season with the iconic team.

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OCT 20, 2026

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Notebook: Team Penske, Hitachi Extend Partnership

The sponsorship, which began in 2012, is a cornerstone of Hitachi and Team Penske’s multifaceted partnership.

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OCT 19, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Ready To Take Final Step Among Series Elite in 2027

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) has two new teammates next season to help him achieve the two biggest goals remaining in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career.

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OCT 15, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou To Rev Up Indiana Football Fans Before Buckeye Showdown

The five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion will take over for Hoosier the Bison (photo) on Saturday against Ohio State.

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OCT 14, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou To Help Ganassi Hone INDY NXT Setups at Griffis Test

The five-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) will drive machinery from the INDYCAR development series for the first time Friday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.