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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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Inside Line: What Non-INDYCAR Driver Should Test?

One member of the Inside Line panel would like to see NASCAR teen phenom Connor Zilisch (photo) get a shot behind the wheel of an NTT INDYCAR SERIES car.
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OCT 07, 2025
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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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SEP 25, 2025
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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 24, 2025
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Inside Line: Biggest Surprise of 2025 Season?

It maybe wasn't surprising Alex Palou (photo) achieved a three-peat of series titles this season for Chip Ganassi Racing, but his total domination surprised one member of the Inside Line panel.
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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 10, 2025
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Inside Line: Your Three-Driver Fantasy Team for 2026?

Four-time series champion Alex Palou (photo) was an easy choice for all four Inside Line panelists when asked to pick three drivers for a fantasy team in 2026, but the rest of the picks might surprise you.
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SEP 08, 2025
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Eric Smith

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Scott Dixon Already Fired Up for 2026 after Consistent Season

Scott Dixon (photo) of Chip Ganassi Racing won a race for the 23rd season in his illustrious 25-year career.
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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 02, 2025
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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: Palou Leads Wire to Wire in Dream Season

A third-place finish at Nashville helped Team Penske's Scott McLaughlin (photo) continue his steady climb in the Power Rankings.
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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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AUG 31, 2025
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Conor Daly Rallies for Big Climb Into Top Five

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Nashville, including Conor Daly (photo, front) earning his best finish of the season for Juncos Hollinger Racing.