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Kyle Kirkwood Staying Put With New Andretti Global Deal

The Florida native (photo) signed a multiyear contract extension after the best season of his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career in 2025, with three victories and a fourth-place finish in the championship.
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OCT 21, 2025
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Eric Smith

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Test Patterns: Smooth Sailing at IMS with Track Patch, Tires, More

Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo) was one of four NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers testing Oct. 21 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval in preparation for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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OCT 21, 2025
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Kyle Kirkwood’s Excitement Engine Fires Up at Cowboys’ Game

Andretti Global driver Kyle Kirkwood (photo, right) spent time on the field with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (photo, left) as part of his promotional visit for the inaugural INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington during the Cowboys' home game Oct. 19.
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OCT 10, 2025
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Fantastic Five of 2025: Bommarito Automotive Group 500

Kyle Kirkwood (photo) broke through for his first oval victory in a scintillating NTT INDYCAR SERIES race in primetime under the lights at World Wide Technology Raceway.
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OCT 09, 2025
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Lochie Hughes, James Roe Ready To Step Up for First INDYCAR Test

Australian Lochie Hughes (photo) also will serve as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES reserve driver for Andretti Global in 2026.
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OCT 07, 2025
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Reality Sinks in for David Malukas in First Test as Penske Driver

David Malukas (photo) tested for the first time as a Team Penske driver Oct. 7 at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis.
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OCT 06, 2025
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Eric Smith

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Christian Lundgaard's Career Year Drives Arrow McLaren Forward

The Danish driver (photo) finished a career-best fifth in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in 2025 during his first season with Arrow McLaren.
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SEP 25, 2025
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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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SEP 19, 2025
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Eric Smith

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Fast Start Paved Way for Magical Title Season for Dennis Hauger

The Norwegian driver (photo, right) became the first rookie to win the championship in the INDYCAR development series since Kyle Kirkwood in 2021.
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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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SEP 10, 2025
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Inside Line: Your Three-Driver Fantasy Team for 2026?

Four-time series champion Alex Palou (photo) was an easy choice for all four Inside Line panelists when asked to pick three drivers for a fantasy team in 2026, but the rest of the picks might surprise you.
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SEP 10, 2025
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2025 by the Numbers: Races, Starters

Kyle Kirkwood (photo) of Andretti Global enjoyed a breakthrough year with a career-best three victories and was one of seven different drivers to win a race this season.