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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Faces Steep Climb in Motor City

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday in Detroit, including Team Penske's leading driver (photo) continuing his pursuit of series leader Alex Palou from the 25th and last starting position after a crash in qualifying.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Extends Pole Streak to Three With Top Spot at Detroit

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) has won the pole for all three NTT INDYCAR SERIES events in May -- on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, the IMS oval and this temporary street circuit in the Motor City.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Drivers Shift Mindset From Oval Speed to Street Fighting

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday in Detroit, including AJ Foyt Racing's Santino Ferrucci (photo) among the many drivers making the quick transition from two weeks of oval competition to street racing.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Whirlwind of Attention Keeps Felix Rosenqvist Motoring into Detroit

Throwing the first pitch at a Detroit Tigers' game (photo) was one of the many promotional and media activities in which the Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian driver happily participated after his historic Indy 500 win.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Series Leader Alex Palou Back on Top in Opening Detroit Practice

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver and three-time reigning series champion (photo) won this race in 2023 on the streets of the Motor City.
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Editorial Staff

Inside Line: Indy 500 Effect on Rest of Season?

One member of the Inside Line panel sees an extended tenure at Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian for Felix Rosenqvist (photo) after his spellbinding victory Sunday in the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Felix Rosenqvist, David Malukas Climb After Epic ‘500’

The Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner (photo) jumped five spots in the rankings.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: 110th Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge

The closest finish in Indianapolis 500 history, with Felix Rosenqvist edging David Malukas (photo), capped a stellar Month of May at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Editorial Staff

'500' Purse Soars to New Record, Increases by More Than 50 Percent

Felix Rosenqvist, Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb-Agajanian win $4.34 million, another Indy record.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Driver-By-Driver Look at 110th Indianapolis 500

The highs and lows of the 2026 race evident in the results.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Near-Miss Leaves David Malukas Heartbroken

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Indianapolis, including David Malukas (photo) lamenting a lost opportunity to win the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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110th Indianapolis 500 Post-Race Historical Notes

Historical facts and figures about the 2026 edition of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."