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OCT 03, 2025
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Fantastic Five of 2025: 109th Indianapolis 500

This new series features a look back at the five best races of the 2025 season, as determined by INDYCAR.com writers, starting with Alex Palou's career-defining victory in the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge in May.
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SEP 12, 2025
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Curt Cavin

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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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AUG 25, 2025
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Curt Cavin

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Instant Recall: Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250

Christian Rasmussen and Ed Carpenter Racing never wavered in their decision to pit for tires late under caution Sunday in Milwaukee, and it paid off with the Danish driver's first career NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory.
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JUL 17, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

'Palou Show' Heads to Toronto to Continue His Historical March

Chip Ganassi Racing driver has a points lead that's even larger than he had in 2023.
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JUN 20, 2025
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Foyt Team Honors Memory of Dear Friend at Road America

News, notes and quotes Friday from around the paddock at Road America, including AJ Foyt Racing paying tribute to Marlyne Sexton (photo, left), a longtime friend and sponsor of the team who passed away June 11.
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JUN 19, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Red-Hot Kyle Kirkwood Can Round Out Resume at Road America

Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global (photo) only needs to win on a natural terrain road course like Road America to complete the INDYCAR SERIES "Triple Crown" of victories on a street circuit, oval and road course.
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MAY 28, 2025
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Inside Line: Biggest Indianapolis 500 Takeaway?

The continued historical dominance of Alex Palou and the No. 10 DHL crew from Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) was a story that grabbed the attention of two members of the Inside Line panel.
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MAY 27, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge

Alex Palou's (photo, left) breakthrough victory Sunday at Indianapolis capped a recent string of strong performances by the Spaniard in the "500."
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MAY 26, 2025
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Earns Sweet Redemption with Third

News, notes and quotes Sunday from around Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis.
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MAY 25, 2025
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Paul Kelly

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Alex Palou Wins Indianapolis 500 for First Oval Victory, Immortality

Alex Palou (photo) became the first Spanish driver to earn a spot on the Borg-Warner Trophy with his fifth victory in six NTT INDYCAR SERIES races this season.
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MAY 23, 2025
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Danny Sullivan Cherishes Homecoming during Special Year

News, notes and quotes Friday from Gasoline Alley on Miller Lite Carb Day at Indianapolis, including 21 Indy 500 winners (photo) gathering for the continuation of a new tradition.
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MAY 23, 2025
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Paul Kelly

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Josef Newgarden Takes Top Spot in Final Indianapolis 500 Practice

Drivers and teams worked on race setups in traffic during the two-hour final practice Friday on Miller Lite Carb Day, but problems struck a handful of cars on the 2.5-mile oval.