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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alexander Rossi Falls Just Short in Alex Duel for Pole

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Indianapolis, including Alexander Rossi of ECR (photo) earning a career-best Indy 500 starting spot of second.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Take A Look Inside Super Sunday of Qualifying at Indy

There was plenty of drama in a day of single-attempt qualifying rounds for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Hybrid Deployment Strategy Evolving at Indy

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Indianapolis, including 2016 "500" winner Alexander Rossi (photo) talking about how hybrid use has changed this year.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No Clear Favorite as Wide-Open Qualifying Looms at Indy

Spots 16-33 will be locked into the field Saturday, with the top 15 advancing to the final rounds of PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying on Sunday at IMS.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Contenders Savor Playing in Traffic at IMS

News, notes and quotes Thursday from the paddock at Indianapolis, including how top drivers choose their dance partners to run in traffic.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Potential Winning Vibes, Car Speed Climbing for Conor Daly

The Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver (photo) is trying to become the first Indiana native to win the Indianapolis 500 since Wilbur Shaw in 1940.
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INDYCAR.com

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Indy 500 Legends in Spotlight in New FOX Film Debuting Saturday

“THE 500: IMMORTALITY AT INDY” premieres at 6 p.m. ET Saturday, May 16 on FOX.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Rinus VeeKay Learned Lessons from 2025 Struggles

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Wednesday at Indianapolis, including how nearly failing to qualify for the race last year helped the Dutch driver (photo) this May.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Scott McLaughlin Eager to Erase 2025 Error

News, notes and quotes Tuesday from Gasoline Alley in Indianapolis, including the Team Penske driver (photo) ready to atone for a big mistake in last year's race.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Drive for Five Continues To Energize Helio Castroneves at Indy

The Brazilian (photo) is one of four drivers to win "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" four times.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Gains Confidence with Top Lap on Opening Day at Indy

The reigning Indy 500 winner and NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) led a pack of five cars faster than 225 mph Tuesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Christian Lundgaard on the Charge After Victory

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) is the big mover in the Power Rankings after his first victory in Arrow McLaren colors Saturday in the Sonsio Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.