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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dennis Hauger Hangs On To Win Tight Rookie of the Year Race

The Dale Coyne Racing driver (photo) followed his 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone championship with 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year honors.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Pato O’Ward Wants To End Season With Triple Play

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, including Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward (photo) trying to end the season with three straight wins.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Whirlwind, Exciting Season Takes Checkered Sunday at Laguna Seca

Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou (photo) is the favorite in the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, as he has won the last two NTT INDYCAR SERIES races at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Still Plenty at Stake in Season Finale This Weekend at Laguna Seca

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) is one of three drivers separated by just four points in the race for second in the series standings entering the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey.
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AUG 24, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Freedom 250 Grand Prix Electrifies D.C. With Pageantry

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock in the nation's capital, where there was as much pomp and patriotism on display for a huge crowd as any event in INDYCAR SERIES history.
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AUG 16, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Romain Grosjean Admits Pain in Finishing Second (Again)

Dale Coyne Racing driver scores his best finish of the season, sixth runner-up in INDYCAR SERIES.
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AUG 16, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Marcus Ericsson Undeniable in Markham to End 63-Race Drought

First race in Markham, Ontario a thriller as Andretti Global driver charges to first win since 2023.
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AUG 15, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Louis Foster Leads the Way as Drivers Pursue Markham Limits

NTT P1 Award qualifying session is next up at 6:30 p.m. ET
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AUG 08, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Savoring Challenge of Chasing Alex Palou

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Friday at Portland, where Team Penske's David Malukas (photo) is the closest pursuer to series leader Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing.
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JUL 31, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Teams Chase Speed During Final Off Week of Season

Portland and Laguna Seca hosted valuable test sessions as teams looked to gain an edge before racing resumes.
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JUL 24, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Mick Schumacher Quietly Becoming RLL's Oval Ace

Zero past oval experience hasn't stopped the rookie driver (photo) from emerging as one of the season's biggest surprises on circle tracks.
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JUL 20, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Produces Gritty Drive to Third

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Monday at Nashville Superspeedway, including David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) driving from deep in the field toward the front twice in the race.