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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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Special (De)Livery: World Wide Technology Raceway

Team Penske will continue its 60th anniversary celebration this weekend with this livery for Scott McLaughlin's car paying homage to Helio Castroneves' car that won the 2009 Indianapolis 500.
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Curt Cavin

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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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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."
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Huge Impact of Indy 500 Victory Hits Drivers in Different Ways

Alexander Rossi admits his stunning 2016 Indianapolis 500 victory as a rookie (photo) changed the course of his career and life.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

A Driver-by-Driver Look at 110th Indianapolis 500 Race Day

Facts and figures about all 33 drivers in the starting field for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" on Sunday.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pedal to the Metal: Strategy Shifts in Close New Era for ‘500’

Epic, late-race jousts for victory like this one in 2023 (photo) between Marcus Ericsson, Josef Newgarden and Santino Ferrucci are becoming more common this decade in the Indianapolis 500.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDY NXT by Firestone Providing Wide Pipeline of Talent to Indy 500

Josef Newgarden (photo) has won the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge twice after capturing the INDY NXT by Firestone championship in 2011.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alexander Rossi Cleared To Race Sunday

News, notes and quotes Thursday from Media Day at Indianapolis, including the 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner (photo) getting the OK to drive in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" after a crash in practice Monday.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Relentless Alex Palou Chasing More History in Deep ‘500’ Field

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) is trying to become just the seventh driver to win "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" two years in a row.