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3 DAYS AGO
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

David Malukas Wastes No Time Settling Into Success at Penske

The Chicago native (above) is third in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in his first season with Team Penske.
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6 DAYS AGO
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Felix Rosenqvist, Scott Dixon Climb After Podiums

The top three drivers in the Power Rankings are unchanged, led by series leader and Long Beach winner Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo).
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7 DAYS AGO
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Alex Palou (photo) has won 11 of the last 22 NTT INDYCAR SERIES races dating to the start of the 2025 season, an incredible win rate of 50 percent.
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APR 19, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Data Blackout Helps Scott Dixon Find Elusive Pace

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Long Beach, including Scott Dixon earning a spot in the Firestone Fast Six for the first time in more than a year.
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APR 19, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Felix Rosenqvist Keeps MSR's Good Times Rolling with Long Beach Pole

The Swedish driver earned his seventh career NTT P1 Award and the second ever for Meyer Shank Racing.
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APR 18, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Stakes Claim for Pole After Leading Long Beach Practice

The Andretti Global driver (photo) has won this race from the pole two of the last three years.
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APR 16, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Mid-Ohio Group Test

Series leader Nikita Johnson (photo) showed no signs of letting up after leading the group test April 14-15 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
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APR 13, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Early Title Race Could Ebb, Flow Again at Long Beach

Chip Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon (photo) is a two-time winner of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.
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APR 08, 2026
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INDYCAR.com

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Inside Line: Biggest Surprise Through Four Races?

Mick Schumacher's solid performance during his first career oval race at Phoenix Raceway (photo) surprised and impressed one member of the Inside Line panel.
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APR 03, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Who’s Rising, Falling After Four Races?

Josef Newgarden of Team Penske (photo) is one of the drivers who is in better shape in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings this season than at the same point in 2025.
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MAR 31, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Back on Familiar Perch

After two races out of the top spot, the four-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) is back on top of the Power Rankings after his victory last Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park.
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MAR 30, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Alex Palou's blinding pace at Barber Motorsports Park (photo) has helped him lead 160 of 180 laps and earn two victories in the last two trips to the Alabama road course.