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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland
Will Power (photo) ended an 0-for-2025 streak for Team Penske with his victory in a dramatic, exciting race Sunday at Portland International Raceway.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Tire Choice May Be Pivotal Sunday at Portland
News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at Portland International Raceway, including drivers mulling various tire strategy options for the race Sunday.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Wins Portland Pole; Pato O’Ward Starting First
Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo) earned the third NTT P1 Award of his career Saturday at Portland International Raceway but will start seventh in the race due to a six-spot grid penalty for an unapproved engine change.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

One Race Nearly Over, Another Red Hot Heading Into Portland
Alex Palou can clinch his fourth NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship this Sunday at Portland International Raceway (photo), but the series Rookie of the Year race remains wide open with three races to go.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Christian Lundgaard, Will Power Charge Back In
Will Power (photo) of Team Penske returns to the Power Rankings for the first time in more than a month.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood, Scott Dixon Trying to Overcome Long Title Odds
Race winners this season are clinging to championship aspirations deep in this Laguna Seca field.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Still on Top; Rinus VeeKay Rising
Season championship still runs through Palou, but O'Ward in hunt and others strong in Toronto.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Despite Season Struggles, Power to 'Keep Pushing' in Contract Year
Two-time series champion and Indy 500 winner has most wins as a Team Penske driver.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Practice Shots: Lundgaard Gives Chevrolet a Strong Early Run
Honda has won 11 of the season's first 12 races and swept the top seven finishers in last year's Toronto race.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Toronto
Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) has been the dominant driver in this year's street races, winning in Long Beach and Detroit.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Solidifies Top Spot with Win No. 7
Pato O'Ward, Marcus Armstrong among the NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers on the move.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Iowa Speedway
Doubleheader weekend created highs and lows for 27-car field; O'Ward and Palou big winners.