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Curt Cavin

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Surprise, Surprise: Biggest 2026 Stunners in NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Scott Dixon's decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) to join Arrow McLaren after 24 full-time seasons, 58 wins and six series championships with CGR made major headlines.
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SEP 24, 2026
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Final Statistics Betray Graham Rahal’s Progress This Season

The lead Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver (photo) earned three podium finishes this season but finished 16th in the final season standings due to inconsistency.
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SEP 23, 2026
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Inside Line: 2026 Moment That Will Matter Most in 2027?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks that the lessons learned from the successful inaugural events at Arlington (photo) and Washington will be carried over to other street races, making them even better in 2027.
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SEP 22, 2026
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Historic Season Unleashes New Era of Growth for NTT INDYCAR SERIES

North America's premier open-wheel racing series saw impressive gains in television viewers, event attendance, digital engagement and merchandise sales in the 2026 season due to its thrilling, world-class competition.
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SEP 21, 2026
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Eric Smith

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Scott McLaughlin Pleased To Complete Road Back to Victory Lane

Team Penske's return paved with change, patience and a renewed connection.
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SEP 16, 2026
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Inside Line: How Will 2026 Season Be Most Remembered?

One member of the panel will remember this year's NTT INDYCAR SERIES season for the closest finish in Indianapolis 500 history (photo), when Felix Rosenqvist edged David Malukas.
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SEP 11, 2026
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FOX INDYCAR Coverage Scores Second Straight Year of Big Growth

FOX Sports' coverage of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES gained 23 percent more viewers this season than in its strong first season as broadcast partner in 2025.
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AUG 25, 2026
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Freedom 250 Grand Prix Delivers Blockbuster Rating for FOX

The historic race on the streets of the nation's capital attracted 3,282,000 viewers, the most to an INDYCAR SERIES race other than the Indianapolis 500 since 1995.
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AUG 25, 2026
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Eric Smith

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Surging Andretti Global Trio Puts Pressure on Leader Palou

Kyle Kirkwood (photo, left) and Will Power (photo, right) are two of the three Andretti Global drivers in the top four of the Power Rankings after the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
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AUG 25, 2026
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Eric Smith

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Andretti Global Rides Wave of Momentum After Markham, D.C. Wins

Will Power (photo, left) and Kyle Kirkwood (photo, right) continued Andretti Global's recent uptick in form by finishing third and first, respectively, last Sunday in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
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AUG 24, 2026
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Curt Cavin

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Instant Recall: Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

The first-ever motor race around the National Mall and other historic buildings and monuments in the nation's capital was a successful spectacle unlike any other in INDYCAR SERIES history.
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AUG 24, 2026
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Freedom 250 Grand Prix Electrifies D.C. With Pageantry

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock in the nation's capital, where there was as much pomp and patriotism on display for a huge crowd as any event in INDYCAR SERIES history.