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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 07, 2025
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Curt Cavin

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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 03, 2025
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Fantastic Five of 2025: 109th Indianapolis 500

This new series features a look back at the five best races of the 2025 season, as determined by INDYCAR.com writers, starting with Alex Palou's career-defining victory in the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge in May.
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OCT 01, 2025
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Inside Line: Best September?

One member of the Inside Line panel said owner Dale Coyne (photo) and his eponymous race team had the best month of September for many reasons, including naming a new driver and announcing a new technical alliance for 2026.
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OCT 01, 2025
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Curt Cavin

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Testing, Testing: Teams, Drivers Staying Busy on Track in October

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (photo) is one of the tracks that will host NTT INDYCAR SERIES team testing during a busy October.
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SEP 30, 2025
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September Scorecard: Offseason? What Offseason?

Will Power's (photo) quick move from Team Penske to Andretti Global was one of the early big stories of a month full of INDYCAR news in September.
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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 18, 2025
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David Malukas To Drive for Team Penske Beginning in 2026

The Chicago-area native (photo) finished runner-up in the 2025 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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SEP 12, 2025
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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 05, 2025
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Eric Smith

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Chairs Filling Fast as ‘Silly Season’ Music Reaches High Volume

Will Power's (photo, right) switch from Team Penske to Andretti Global was one of the major driver moves revealed this week, while David Malukas (photo, left) could be at the center of a major future announcement.
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SEP 01, 2025
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Curt Cavin

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Instant Recall: Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix

Kyffin Simpson of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) was one of the drivers who enjoyed a strong season finale at Nashville, as he finished fourth for his best career oval result.
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SEP 01, 2025
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Louis Foster Hangs On To Take Top Rookie Honors Late at Nashville

The Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver held on to win NTT INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year honors by two points over Robert Shwartzman of PREMA Racing.