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Christian Lundgaard Wins Portland Pole; Pato O’Ward Starting First

Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo) earned the third NTT P1 Award of his career Saturday at Portland International Raceway but will start seventh in the race due to a six-spot grid penalty for an unapproved engine change.

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Paddock Buzz: Tire Choice May Be Pivotal Sunday at Portland

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at Portland International Raceway, including drivers mulling various tire strategy options for the race Sunday.

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Qualifying Highlights: 2025 BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland

Who took the NTT P1 Award? Watch the best action from qualifying for the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland.

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Drivers React To Qualifying at Portland

Hear from the drivers as they share their thoughts and emotions following qualifying at Portland International Raceway.

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Take a 360° Ride Around Portland International Raceway

Experience a full 360-degree lap around Portland International Raceway as the Chevrolet pace car leads the way.

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Final Practice: 2025 BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland

Watch the final warmup before Sunday’s BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland as NTT INDYCAR SERIES teams dial in their setups for the 3 PM ET race on FOX.

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Drivers React To Qualifying at Portland

Hear from the drivers as they share their thoughts and emotions following qualifying at Portland International Raceway.

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Papaya on Pole! Lundgaard Claims First With Arrow McLaren

Christian Lundgaard puts Arrow McLaren on pole with a stellar qualifying performance at the 2025 BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland.

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Qualifying Highlights: 2025 BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland

Who took the NTT P1 Award? Watch the best action from qualifying for the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland.

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Condensed Qualifying: 2025 BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland

Watch qualifying for the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland before Sunday’s race, starting at 3 PM ET on FOX.

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Practice 2 Highlights: 2025 BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland

Times weren't the only thing heating up during a spicy second practice session for the 2025 BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland at Portland International Raceway.

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McLaughlin, DeFrancesco Heat up in Practice

Scott McLaughlin and Devlin DeFrancesco reignite their rivalry during Practice 2 for the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland.

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Onboard! Pato O’Ward Practice POV at Portland

Take a ride onboard with Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward as the No. 5 Chevrolet navigates Portland International Raceway during Practice 1.

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Practice 1 Highlights: 2025 BITNILE.com Grand Prix of Portland

All the top moments from opening practice for the 2025 BITNILE.com Grand Prix of Portland.

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Race Preview: Title in Sight for Alex Palou?

Can Alex Palou lock up the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship this weekend? Here's what to watch for in the BITNILE.com Grand Prix of Portland.

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Speed Meets Swing! Drivers Take on Legendary Pebble Beach

Conor Daly, Graham Rahal, Christian Lundgaard and Christian Rasmussen go head-to-head in a no-holds-barred golf showdown at iconic Pebble Beach with bragging rights on the line.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Tire Choice May Be Pivotal Sunday at Portland

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at Portland International Raceway, including drivers mulling various tire strategy options for the race Sunday.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Wins Portland Pole; Pato O’Ward Starting First

Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo) earned the third NTT P1 Award of his career Saturday at Portland International Raceway but will start seventh in the race due to a six-spot grid penalty for an unapproved engine change.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tempers Rise, Times Drop in Tight Second Practice at Portland

Colton Herta of Andretti Global w/ Curb-Agajanian led a second practice Saturday at Portland International Raceway that featured all 27 cars within less than a second of each other.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Practice Shots: Pato O’Ward Needs More Pace To Parry Alex Palou

Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo, right) clocked in ninth overall in practice Friday for the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland presented by askROI.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tight at Top in Portland as Christian Lundgaard Leads First Practice

Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo) seeks his first victory of the season in the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland presented by askROI this Sunday at Portland International Raceway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Portland

Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske (photo) won from the pole in 2022 at Portland International Raceway.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

One Race Nearly Over, Another Red Hot Heading Into Portland

Alex Palou can clinch his fourth NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship this Sunday at Portland International Raceway (photo), but the series Rookie of the Year race remains wide open with three races to go.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Makes Big Pitch for Exciting New Arlington Race

Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (photo) threw out the first pitch Wednesday at the Texas Rangers-New York Yankees' game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, to celebrate tickets going on sale for the inaugural INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Transition Year at Foyt Paved Smooth Path at Andretti for Kyle Kirkwood

Kyle Kirkwood (photo) has won a career-high three races this season with Andretti Global.

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Editorial Staff

Inside Line: Who Will Break Into Win Column in Last Three Races?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Christian Rasmussen of Ed Carpenter Racing (photo) will win one of the last two oval races of the 2025 season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Math Not on Alex Palou’s Mind Entering Possible Clincher at Portland

Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) may have another celebration ready to go Sunday at Portland for clinching a fourth NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship in the last five seasons.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Alex Palou Near Title at Portland; Others Seek Big Win

Reigning Portland winner Will Power (photo, right) is one of the drivers looking to enter Victory Circle for the first time in 2025 this weekend, while Alex Palou (photo, left) can clinch his fourth series championship.

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Full Race: Java House Grand Prix of Monterey

Relive Round 14 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in this INDYCAR Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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Full Race: Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto

Relive Round 13 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season from the Streets of Toronto, Ontario, Canada in this INDYCAR Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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Full Race: Farm to Finish 275 powered by Sukup

Relive Round 12 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season from Iowa Speedway in this INDYCAR Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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Full Race: Synk 275 powered by Sukup

Relive Round 11 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season from Iowa Speedway in this INDYCAR Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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Full Race: 2025 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

Relive Round 10 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season from Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio in this INDYCAR Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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Full Race: 2025 XPEL Grand Prix at Road America

Relive Round 9 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season from Road America in this INDYCAR Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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Full Race Replay: 2025 Bommarito Automotive Group 500 From World Wide Technology Raceway

Relive Round 8 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season from World Wide Technology Raceway in this INDYCAR Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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Full Race: 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix

Relive Round 7 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season from the downtown Streets of Detroit, Michigan in this INDYCAR Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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Full Race: 2025 Indianapolis 500 from Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Relive the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in this INDYCAR SERIES Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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Full Race: 2025 Sonsio Grand Prix from Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Relive Round 5 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course in this INDYCAR Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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Full Race: 2025 Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix from Barber

Relive Round 4 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season from Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama in this INDYCAR Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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Full Race Replay: 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Relive Round 3 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season from the Streets of Long Beach, California in this INDYCAR Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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Full Race Replay: 2025 The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

Relive Round 2 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season from The Thermal Club in this INDYCAR SERIES Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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Full Race: 2025 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Relive the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season opener from the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, in this INDYCAR SERIES Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.