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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

Paddock Buzz: Improved Pit Performance Could Boost RLL on Sunday

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Indianapolis, including how Graham Rahal thinks his pit crew's (photo) improved performance will help him Sunday in the Indy 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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2026 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge Field Notes

Facts and figures about the starting field for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 24 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Experience Still Matters at Indy Despite Youth Movement

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Tuesday at Indianapolis, where older drivers like Will Power (photo, right) have the winning formula in recent years.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: The Race for Immortality Is On at Indy

There are nine past winners of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" in this year's field, including pole sitter Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Under Pressure: Driver-by-Driver Look at Intense ‘500’ Qualifying

Reigning Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner and NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo) earned his second pole for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Take A Look Inside Super Sunday of Qualifying at Indy

There was plenty of drama in a day of single-attempt qualifying rounds for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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INDYCAR Officiating Announces '500' Post-Qualifying Technical Violations, Penalties

INDYCAR Officiating has announced post-qualifying technical inspection penalties for the entries of No. 4 of A.J. Foyt Enterprises and No. 24 of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Reigning Winner Alex Palou Beats Heat To Earn Second Indy 500 Pole

The Spaniard (photo) became the first reigning winner of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" to win the pole since Helio Castroneves in 2010.