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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas More Content With Second This Time

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock at World Wide Technology Raceway, including the Team Penske newcomer (photo) falling just short of his second career pole.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Lochie Hughes Feels Momentum After Winning Pole at WWTR

The Australian driver for Andretti Global (photo) earned his first pole this season and third career top spot in the INDYCAR development series.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Saves Best for Last To Win WWTR Pole

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES points leader and four-time champion (photo) became the first driver since 2011 to win four consecutive pole positions in a season.
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Enzo Fittipaldi Posts Big Lap in Final Moments of WWTR Practice

The INDY NXT by Firestone points leader (photo) posted the fastest lap with less than five minutes left in practice Saturday afternoon at the 1.25-mile oval near St. Louis.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Leaps to Top Late in Opening Practice at WWTR

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) seeks his first WWTR victory after four second-place finishes on the 1.25-mile oval near St. Louis.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: World Wide Technology Raceway

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) is a favorite to win again at WWTR after triumphing last year to end a long stretch of domination by Josef Newgarden and Scott Dixon at the 1.25-mile oval.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Veteran Oval Standouts Need Strong Weekend at WWTR

Series veterans and oval race winners Myles Rowe (photo, left) and Lochie Hughes (photo, right) could ignite their INDY NXT by Firestone championship challenges with a victory Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

WWTR Could Be Best Spot for Rivals To Rein In Alex Palou

The anticipated night race Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway is the third of six oval events this season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
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Editorial Staff

Inside Line: First-Time 2026 Winner Sunday at WWTR?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks recent strong short-oval performance makes ECR's Christian Rasmussen (photo) a smart pick to break through with a first 2026 victory Sunday night at World Wide Technology Raceway.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Tightens Grip on No. 1 After Detroit Win

A fourth victory in eight starts this season has the four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) on target for another title.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Josef Newgarden Can Get Back on Solid Footing at WWTR

The two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) has five career victories on the 1.25-mile oval just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix

The winning beat rolled on for Alex Palou on Sunday on the streets of Detroit, as the four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion earned his fourth victory in eight starts this season.