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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Romain Grosjean Admits Pain in Finishing Second (Again)

Dale Coyne Racing driver scores his best finish of the season, sixth runner-up in INDYCAR SERIES.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou's Rare Mistake Ends 30-Race Qualifying Streak

The four-time series champion crashed in the Top 12 qualifying session and qualified 12th in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Louis Foster's Track Record Earns Markham's First Pole

Second-year NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver will try to win first race in Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alex Palou Says He Still Has 'Room' to Improve

Series champion is on the verge of winning his fourth consecutive title, fifth overall.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Markham

Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson (photo) is among the favorites to win this weekend on the new street circuit at Markham, Ontario, as three of his four career victories have come on temporary street circuits.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Last Stand for Alex Palou’s Rivals May Come at New Race in Markham

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES' annual stop in Ontario shifts to Markham this weekend after 39 races in Toronto.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou’s Reign on Top Extends to 10 Races After Portland Win

The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) for Chip Ganassi Racing has led the rankings after 42 of the last 45 races.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Another Portland Podium Keeps Good Times Rolling for Will Power

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock at Portland, where the Andretti Global newcomer (photo) continued his second-half surge with a third-place finish.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Portland

Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard (photo) has scored more points on natural road courses than any other NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver this season, making him a favorite to win this weekend at Portland International Raceway.
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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Inside Line: What’s Grabbing Your Attention Besides Title Race?

The "lame duck" dynamic between three prominent drivers and the teams they will exit after this season, including Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo, above), is a point of focus for one Inside Line panelist.
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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.