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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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.
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Media Day Notebook: Josef Newgarden Stays Focused on Victory
News, notes and quotes Thursday from Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge Media Day, including Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren talking about a visit to IMS this week by two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson (photo).
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying
Rinus VeeKay (photo) was at the center of the drama Sunday at IMS, as he was the last driver to qualify for the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Pato O’Ward Finds Sweet Spot on Front Row
News, notes and quotes Sunday from Gasoline Alley in Indianapolis, including a challenging day for Team Penske (photo).
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rookie Robert Shwartzman Shocks Field To Win Indy 500 Pole
Robert Shwartzman (photo, center) is the first rookie to win the pole for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" since Teo Fabi in 1983.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Practice Crash Parks Speedy Scott McLaughlin for Top 12 Qualifying
Scott McLaughlin (photo) was unhurt in a massive crash Sunday afternoon during practice before PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying resumes at IMS.