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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Chairs Filling Fast as ‘Silly Season’ Music Reaches High Volume

Will Power's (photo, right) switch from Team Penske to Andretti Global was one of the major driver moves revealed this week, while David Malukas (photo, left) could be at the center of a major future announcement.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Coyne Lands Sponsor, Firming Plans for 2026

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday in Nashville, including Dale Coyne Racing deepening its partnership with businessman Todd Ault (photo) in the 2026 season.
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Special (De)Livery: Milwaukee

There will be plenty of new and returning looks this weekend at Milwaukee, including this tribute livery and number change on Jacob Abel's Honda (photo) honoring the 50th anniversary of the Miller Lite brand.
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Curt Cavin

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Alex Palou Continues Domination of Laguna Seca, Series Standings

Chip Ganassi Racing driver extends his championship lead with three races to go.
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Curt Cavin

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Two-Time Laguna Seca Race Winners 1-2 in Weekend's Final Practice

Colton Herta, Alex Palou turn the fastest laps in the 30-minute final pre-race session.
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Curt Cavin

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Rivalry Week: Pato O'Ward Outduels Josef Newgarden

Arrow McLaren driver scores his first victory of the season, denying Team Penske.
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Curt Cavin

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Practice Shots: Unpredictability Is Predictable at Mid-Ohio

Josef Newgarden (photo) of Team Penske is one of eight different winners of NTT INDYCAR SERIES races at Mid-Ohio in the last eight years. He won in 2021.
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Inside Line: Who Needs Strongest Second Half?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Colton Herta (photo) is coming to a handful of strong tracks for him in the second half of the season, providing optimism he can climb from 10th in the series standings.
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Curt Cavin

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Fifth in Detroit Proves Kyffin Simpson’s Progress in Second Season

Chip Ganassi Racing's Kyffin Simpson (photo) finished a career-best fifth June 1 in the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Laments Missed Chance for Pole

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in Detroit, including continued improvement for Graham Rahal (photo) and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Gets Up-Close View of Practice Dustup

News, notes and quotes Friday from around the paddock in Detroit, including more on the contact between Kyle Kirkwood (photo) and Will Power.
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Michael Cannon, Mike Colliver Return to Coyne in Engineering Shakeup

Veteran engineer Michael Cannon (photo, facing camera) will work with Rinus VeeKay, while fellow veteran Mike Colliver will work with Jacob Abel.