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More Smooth Sailing for IR-28 Car in IMS Oval Test With Alex Palou

The five-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) took over putting the new-for-2028 car through its oval paces during testing Thursday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.

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Inside the First Speedway Test of INDYCAR’s 2028 Race Car

Alexander Rossi and Alex Palou take fans inside the first two-day oval test for INDYCAR’s 2028 race car at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Early Steps Toward Speed Taken With New Car in First Oval Test at IMS

2016 Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi put the new-for-2028 IR-28 chassis (photo) through its superspeedway paces for the first time in the initial oval test of the car Sept. 9 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Inside Line: Defining Moment of Alex Palou’s Championship Season?

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) didn't have a career-defining win in 2026 like his 2025 Indianapolis 500 victory, but the panel still identified plenty of moments when the Spaniard took control en route to his fifth title.

Inside the First Speedway Test of INDYCAR’s 2028 Race Car

Alexander Rossi and Alex Palou take fans inside the first two-day oval test for INDYCAR’s 2028 race car at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Eric Smith

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More Smooth Sailing for IR-28 Car in IMS Oval Test With Alex Palou

The five-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) took over putting the new-for-2028 car through its oval paces during testing Thursday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.

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NTT INDYCAR SERIES Extends Partnership With Cisco

Since the partnership commenced in 2024, Penske Entertainment has leveraged a wide range of Cisco’s industry-leading technology solutions.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Early Steps Toward Speed Taken With New Car in First Oval Test at IMS

2016 Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi put the new-for-2028 IR-28 chassis (photo) through its superspeedway paces for the first time in the initial oval test of the car Sept. 9 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Inside Line: Defining Moment of Alex Palou’s Championship Season?

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) didn't have a career-defining win in 2026 like his 2025 Indianapolis 500 victory, but the panel still identified plenty of moments when the Spaniard took control en route to his fifth title.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Scott McLaughlin Soars With Late-Season Charge

No one could topple five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) from the highest perch of the Power Rankings after the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey.

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Kelvin Fu To Succeed David Salters as HRC US President

Kelvin Fu (photo, left) and David Salters (photo, right) worked together in Honda Racing Corporation US' INDYCAR SERIES program and the company's other motorsports ventures since 2015.

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Gearing Up: New IR-28 Car To Get First Oval Workout This Week

The new IR-28 chassis (photo) will cross the Yard of Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway again this week but in the opposite direction and in oval setup as the new car gets its first circle-track test Wednesday and Thursday.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey

Scott McLaughlin (photo, right front) dominated the season-ending NTT INDYCAR SERIES race, but the results Sunday still settled plenty of scores in the standings and set the table for a fascinating 2027 season.

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Alex Palou Coronated for Fifth Time at Victory Lap Celebration

Team owner Chip Ganassi (photo, left) and driver Alex Palou (photo, right) have kept hold of the Astor Challenge Cup without interruption since 2023.

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Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Satisfied With First Penske Season

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, including David Malukas (photo) ending up as the top driver for Team Penske.

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Dennis Hauger Hangs On To Win Tight Rookie of the Year Race

The Dale Coyne Racing driver (photo) followed his 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone championship with 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year honors.

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Scott McLaughlin Ends Drought With Dominant Laguna Seca Win

The Team Penske driver (photo) led 87 of 95 laps to earn his first victory since September 2024 at the Milwaukee Mile, a span of 36 races.

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2026 Full Race: Snap-on Makers and Fixers 250

Watch the full Snap-on Makers and Fixers 250 from the Milwaukee Mile as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES battles through a rain-interrupted race that was completed the following day.

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2026 Full Race: Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250

Watch the full race from the Milwaukee Mile as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES takes on the Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 in Race 2 of a scheduled doubleheader weekend.

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2026 Full Race: Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

Watch the full race replay of the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES battles through 147 laps in Race 15 of the 2026 season on the streets of the United States capital.

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2026 Full Race: Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham

Watch the full race from the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES takes on the Streets of Markham in Canada for Round 14 of the 2026 season.

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2026 Full Race: OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland

Watch the full race replay of the 2026 OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES at Portland International Raceway.

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2026 Full Race: Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix from Nashville Superspeedway

Relive every lap of the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES returned Monday to Nashville Superspeedway for Round 12 of the 2026 season.

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2026 Full Race: Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

Relive every lap from Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in this full race replay as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES tackled one of the most challenging road courses on the calendar in Round 11 of the 2026 season.

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2026 Full Race: XPEL Grand Prix at Road America

Watch the full race replay of the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES takes on "National Park of Speed” in Round 10 of the 2026 season.

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2026 Full Race: Bommarito Automotive Group 500 from WWT Raceway

Watch the full race replay of the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES takes on World Wide Technology Raceway under the lights in Race 9 of the 2026 season.

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2026 Full Race: Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix

Watch the full race replay of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES tackles the challenging streets of downtown Detroit in Round 8 of the 2026 season.

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2026 Full Race: 110th Indianapolis 500

Relive the full race replay of the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 from Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Race 7 of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

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2026 Full Race: Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis

Relive the full race replay of the Sonsio Grand Prix as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES opens the Month of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course in Race 6 of the 2026 season.

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2026 Full Race: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Watch the full race replay of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES tackles the historic Streets of Long Beach, California in Race 5 of the 2026 season.

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2026 Full Race: Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Watch the full race replay of the 2026 Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES takes on the road course at Barber Motorsports Park in Race 4.

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2026 Full Race: Java House Grand Prix of Arlington

Watch the full race replay of the 2026 Java House Grand Prix of Arlington as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES tackles the 2.73-mile Arlington, Texas street circuit around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field for the first time ever.

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2026 Full Race: Good Ranchers 250 from Phoenix Raceway

Watch the full race replay of the 2026 Good Ranchers 250 from Phoenix Raceway as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES hits its first oval of the season in Round 2.

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2026 Full Race: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Rewind the 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg from the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida in this full NTT INDYCAR SERIES race replay, as Pato O’Ward, Alex Palou, Josef Newgarden and the rest of the field battle it out in the season opener.

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Full Race: Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix

Relive Round 17 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season from Nashville Superspeedway in this INDYCAR Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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Full Race: Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250

Relive Round 16 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season from the Milwaukee Mile in this INDYCAR Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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Full Race: BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland

Relive Round 15 of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season from Portland International Raceway in this INDYCAR Full Race Replay. Blackout and territorial restrictions may apply.

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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.