David Malukas News

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2 DAYS AGO

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Quick Qualifying Puts Will Power on Solid Ground

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Arlington, including Will Power (photo) hoping to turn around his slow start with Andretti Global after qualifying fourth.

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3 DAYS AGO

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Kyle Kirkwood Jumps to Top; Honda Rules Second Arlington Practice

Kyle Kirkwood (photo) was one of three Andretti Global drivers in the top five of practice this morning at the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Santino Ferrucci Two-Stepping With Home Crowd

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Arlington, including Dallas resident and AJ Foyt Racing driver Santino Ferrucci (photo) staying busy taking care of friends and family at his home race.

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7 DAYS AGO

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: New(garden) Sheriff in Town Heading to Texas

David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) climbed the rankings this week after earning his first career NTT P1 Award and finishing third at Phoenix.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Plenty of Excitement, Unknowns for Arlington Debut

Josef Newgarden (photo) of Team Penske is riding high into Texas for the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington after winning last Saturday at Phoenix and taking the series points lead.

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MAR 08, 2026

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Good Ranchers 250

The first NTT INDYCAR SERIES race at Phoenix Raceway (photo) since 2018 was an electrifying contest, with a staggering 565 on-track passes, including 323 for position -- both series records at the 1-mile oval.

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MAR 08, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Balancing Act Falls Just Short for Pato O’Ward

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Phoenix, including Arrow McLaren driver O'Ward earning his second straight top-five finish this season.

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MAR 07, 2026

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Hunts Down Victory, Takes Series Lead at Phoenix

The two-time series champion and Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner (photo) earned the 33rd victory of his career in the Good Ranchers 250.

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MAR 07, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Proves He’s Mortal Friday at Phoenix

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Phoenix, including series leader and four-time series champion Alex Palou (photo) rallying from a tough practice session to qualify 10th.

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MAR 07, 2026

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Quick Mick: Schumacher Finds Qualifying Speed in Oval Debut

The rookie driver (photo) qualified fourth for his first circle-track race in a strong day for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, which also saw Graham Rahal qualify third.

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MAR 06, 2026

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Earns First Career NTT P1 Award at Phoenix

The Team Penske newcomer (photo) qualified second three times last season with AJ Foyt Racing before breaking through with his first career pole Friday at Phoenix Raceway.