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Paul Kelly

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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.
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Paul Kelly

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Felix Rosenqvist Pushes Speeds Past 233 MPH To Lead ‘Fast Friday’

The Swedish driver (photo) also produced the fastest four-lap simulated qualifying run as PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying starts Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Contenders Savor Playing in Traffic at IMS

News, notes and quotes Thursday from the paddock at Indianapolis, including how top drivers choose their dance partners to run in traffic.
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Indy 500 Legends in Spotlight in New FOX Film Debuting Saturday

“THE 500: IMMORTALITY AT INDY” premieres at 6 p.m. ET Saturday, May 16 on FOX.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Rinus VeeKay Learned Lessons from 2025 Struggles

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Wednesday at Indianapolis, including how nearly failing to qualify for the race last year helped the Dutch driver (photo) this May.
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Inside Line: What Are You Watching in Indy Practice, Qualifying?

Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) is aiming for his sixth Indianapolis 500 pole this Sunday during PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying, tying Rick Mears for the event record.
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Curt Cavin

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Drive for Five Continues To Energize Helio Castroneves at Indy

The Brazilian (photo) is one of four drivers to win "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" four times.
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Paul Kelly

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Alex Palou Gains Confidence with Top Lap on Opening Day at Indy

The reigning Indy 500 winner and NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) led a pack of five cars faster than 225 mph Tuesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Christian Lundgaard on the Charge After Victory

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) is the big mover in the Power Rankings after his first victory in Arrow McLaren colors Saturday in the Sonsio Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Another Famous Racing Name Starting ‘500’ Legacy

The Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge debut of Mick Schumacher (photo), son of five-time United States Grand Prix at IMS Formula One winner Michael Schumacher, is one of many interesting storylines unfolding this week.
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Nine Past Winners, Five Series Champs Starting ‘500’ Preparation

Practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge starts at noon ET Tuesday, May 12 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Salvages Fifth After Pit Call Goes Wrong

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Indianapolis, including Alex Palou (photo, above, right) avoiding this crash en route to a fifth-place finish.