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Inside Line: Best September?

One member of the Inside Line panel said owner Dale Coyne (photo) and his eponymous race team had the best month of September for many reasons, including naming a new driver and announcing a new technical alliance for 2026.
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Curt Cavin

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September Scorecard: Offseason? What Offseason?

Will Power's (photo) quick move from Team Penske to Andretti Global was one of the early big stories of a month full of INDYCAR news in September.
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Curt Cavin

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Podium Steps Climbed by Many Drivers This Season

Christian Lundgaard (photo, left), Alex Palou (photo, center) and Pato O'Ward (photo, right) finished on the podium more than any other NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers in 2025.
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Inside Line: Biggest Surprise of 2025 Season?

It maybe wasn't surprising Alex Palou (photo) achieved a three-peat of series titles this season for Chip Ganassi Racing, but his total domination surprised one member of the Inside Line panel.
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2025 by the Numbers: Pole Winners, Qualifying

Robert Shwartzman of PREMA Racing (photo) pulled off the most surprising qualifying performance of the season by winning the NTT P1 Award for the Indianapolis 500 and becoming the first rookie pole sitter for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" since Teo Fabi in 1983.
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Eric Smith

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Scott Dixon Already Fired Up for 2026 after Consistent Season

Scott Dixon (photo) of Chip Ganassi Racing won a race for the 23rd season in his illustrious 25-year career.
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Eric Smith

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Chairs Filling Fast as ‘Silly Season’ Music Reaches High Volume

Will Power's (photo, right) switch from Team Penske to Andretti Global was one of the major driver moves revealed this week, while David Malukas (photo, left) could be at the center of a major future announcement.
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Will Power To Drive No. 26 for Andretti Global Starting in 2026

The Australian (photo) is No. 4 on the all-time INDYCAR SERIES victory list and has won more pole positions than any other driver in series history.
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Colton Herta Moving to F1 as Cadillac Test Driver in 2026

The California native (photo) has recorded nine victories and 16 poles during his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career.
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Curt Cavin

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Louis Foster Hangs On To Take Top Rookie Honors Late at Nashville

The Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver held on to win NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year honors by two points over Robert Shwartzman of PREMA Racing.
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Christian Lundgaard Stays in Hot Pursuit of Third

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Nashville, including Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo) focusing on catching Scott Dixon for third in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings.
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Paul Kelly

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Pato O’Ward Takes Hard Route to Top of First Nashville Practice

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) already has one oval win this season, at Iowa Speedway.