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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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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Championship Leader Alex Palou on Point in Opening Portland Practice

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES reigning champion and current points leader (photo) edged fellow title contender Kyle Kirkwood in the opening session Friday for the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Stretch Run Starts at Will Power’s Personal Playground in Portland

The Andretti Global driver (photo) has won the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race the last two seasons at Portland International Raceway.

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Marcus Ericsson Staying With Andretti Global in 2027 Season

The Swede (photo) has earned his first NTT P1 Award and is ninth in the driver standings in a strong rebound this season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Who's Rising, Falling Entering Final Six Races

With six races remaining, momentum could decide the Astor Cup. Here's who's surging -- and who's searching for a turnaround -- entering Portland.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Portland Launches Sprint to Championship

Six races. Three time zones. Three track types. One championship on the line.

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JUL 27, 2026

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Holds All the Cards Entering Final Stretch

The four-time champion (photo, top) begins the final six races with an extra test, an 83-point cushion and a chance to move closer to INDYCAR SERIES history.

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JUL 23, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Tightens Grip on No. 1

Alex Palou stays on top as Juncos Hollinger Racing's Rinus VeeKay (photo) hangs tough.

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JUL 21, 2026

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix

The championship fight isn't over, but Alex Palou (photo) has the rest of the field on the ropes.

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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.

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JUL 20, 2026

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Drives Closer to Fourth Straight Title With Nashville Win

The Spaniard (photo) earned a series-leading fifth victory this season in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda and took an 83-point lead in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings with six races remaining this season.

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JUL 20, 2026

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Editorial Staff

Nashville Race Distance Reduced to 225 Laps Due to Record Heat Forecast

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood will lead the 25-car field to the green flag at 3 p.m. ET Monday, live on FOX, FOX One and INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls.