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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Aiming for Another Picture-Perfect May

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Wednesday at Indianapolis, including reigning Indy 500 winner Alex Palou (photo) snapping photos around the IMS facility.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Conor Daly Leads Experienced Group Atop Day 1 of Indy Open Test

The Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver (photo) was one of two competitors to top 225 mph Tuesday on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Indy 500 Open Test Providing May Preview This Week

All action Tuesday and Wednesday from IMS will be streamed live on the INDYCAR YouTube channel.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

‘500’ Legends Helio Castroneves, Takuma Sato Back This May at Indy

Brazilian driver (photo) Castroneves earned his record-tying fourth "500" victory with Meyer Shank Racing in 2021, while Sato drove to his second Indy win in 2020 with Rahal Letterman Lanigan.
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INDYCAR.com

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Inside Line: News Item Eager To Have Announced

News of Indy 500 lineup, the new car program, officiating are still to come.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Drivers Ready for Breakout INDYCAR Seasons in 2026

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb-Agajanian could earn his first career victory and continue his steady climb in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in 2026.
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INDYCAR.com

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Inside Line: Best Brazilian INDYCAR SERIES Driver in History?

Two INDYCAR SERIES championships and two Indianapolis 500 victories put Emerson Fittipaldi (photo) atop the list of more than one Inside Line panelist.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

After Busy October, Plenty of News Still Could Be Made in November

There still is plenty of intrigue in November as the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season takes shape, including whether driver Mick Schumacher (photo) and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team up.
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INDYCAR.com

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Inside Line: IMS Oval Test Takeaway?

Visions of May started dancing in the heads of the Inside Line panel during oval testing Tuesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and panelists chose their biggest items from the four-car test.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Record Number of Drivers Led the Pack in Exciting Season

A trend of many lap leaders in 2025 started immediately at the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (photo), which featured seven leaders, one shy of the event’s all-time high.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Still Much To Settle This Season, Starting This Weekend at Milwaukee

Milwaukee Mile (photo) has a rich history of INDYCAR SERIES racing dating back more than a century.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Despite Season Struggles, Power to 'Keep Pushing' in Contract Year

Two-time series champion and Indy 500 winner has most wins as a Team Penske driver.