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2025 by the Numbers: Race Records, Other Stats

The final installment of this series taking a statistical deep dive into the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season looks back at a variety of milestones, including a season-high 685 on-track passes at the Milwaukee Mile (photo).
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Inside Line: Biggest Surprise of 2025 Season?

It maybe wasn't surprising Alex Palou (photo) achieved a three-peat of series titles this season for Chip Ganassi Racing, but his total domination surprised one member of the Inside Line panel.
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INDYCAR Announces Rules Violation, Additional Penalties from The Thermal Club

The No. 83 entry (photo) is fielded by PREMA Racing and driven by Robert Shwartzman.
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INDYCAR Announces Rules Violation, Penalty from The Thermal Club

The No. 26 entry (photo, left) is fielded by Andretti Global w/ Curb-Agajanian and driven by Colton Herta.
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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: Pato O’Ward, Christian Lundgaard Make Big Jump

Pato O'Ward (photo) climbed to No. 2 behind who else - Alex Palou - in the Power Rankings after finishing second in The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix

History indicates Alex Palou's (photo) quick getaway to the season -- two straight wins -- may be tough for his rivals to catch.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Will Power Gets Needed Jolt by Charge to Sixth

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Sunday at The Thermal Club.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Strong Arrow McLaren Chasing Solutions for Alex Palou Puzzle

Pato O'Ward (photo, with helmet) finished second and Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard third Sunday at The Thermal Club.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Stays Perfect with Late Chase for Thermal Victory

The three-time champion (photo) has won both NTT INDYCAR SERIES races this season for Chip Ganassi Racing.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Paces Thermal Warmup; Qualifying Strugglers Find Pace

Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou (photo) has wound up in the top three in all four on-track sessions this weekend at The Thermal Club.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: PREMA, Robert Shwartzman Work Overtime

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at The Thermal Club.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tire Options Will Keep Drivers', Teams' Minds Racing Sunday at Thermal

Drivers said Saturday that teams could make anywhere from two to four pit stops during the race Sunday depending on tire wear at The Thermal Club.