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Inside Line: Most Interesting Aspect of Freedom 250 Grand Prix?

An auto race will take place on the streets of the United States capital city for the first time this Sunday with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
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AUG 12, 2026
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Inside Line: How Many Races Will Alex Palou Win This Season?

The popular consensus among the panel is that the Chip Ganassi Racing superstar (photo) will enter Victory Lane two more times in 2026, for a total of eight wins. But one panelist wants to see the Spaniard run the table.
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AUG 05, 2026
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Inside Line: What’s Grabbing Your Attention Besides Title Race?

The "lame duck" dynamic between three prominent drivers and the teams they will exit after this season, including Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo, above), is a point of focus for one Inside Line panelist.
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AUG 04, 2026
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Eric Smith

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Three Up, Three Down: Who's Rising, Falling Entering Final Six Races

With six races remaining, momentum could decide the Astor Cup. Here's who's surging -- and who's searching for a turnaround -- entering Portland.
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AUG 03, 2026
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Washington, D.C. Race Distance Increases to Full 250-Mile Test

The expanded race distance adds to the excitement of INDYCAR's first visit to the streets of Washington, D.C.
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AUG 03, 2026
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Curt Cavin

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Gearing Up: Portland Launches Sprint to Championship

Six races. Three time zones. Three track types. One championship on the line.
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AUG 01, 2026
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Eric Smith

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Alexander Rossi Completes First Validation Test of New IR-28 at IMS

Alexander Rossi (photo, main) took the new IR-28 for a spin Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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JUL 31, 2026
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Eric Smith

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Test Patterns: Teams Chase Speed During Final Off Week of Season

Portland and Laguna Seca hosted valuable test sessions as teams looked to gain an edge before racing resumes.
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JUL 31, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Take A Look Inside Technology Driving New IR-28 Car

The IR-28 blends cutting-edge engineering with practical innovations to improve speed, safety and the racing fans love.
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JUL 30, 2026
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Eric Smith

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Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti, Tony Kanaan Join LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Ownership Group

Six Indianapolis 500 victories and 11 INDYCAR SERIES championships are added to LEGACY MOTOR CLUB's ownership ranks.
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JUL 30, 2026
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Curt Cavin

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Five Minutes With: INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles About New Car

INDYCAR president discusses the vision, technology and testing behind the all-new IR-28.
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JUL 29, 2026
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Inside Line: Most Striking Aspect of New Car?

There's so much new on the IR-28 (image, above) that it's not surprising the members of the Inside Line panel found many different appealing aspects of the new car unveiled Tuesday, July 28.