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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Plenty of History, New Layout Await INDYCAR’s Return to Phoenix
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES last competed on the unique, 1-mile oval at Phoenix Raceway in 2018 (photo).
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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2025 by the Numbers: Races, Starters
Kyle Kirkwood (photo) of Andretti Global enjoyed a breakthrough year with a career-best three victories and was one of seven different drivers to win a race this season.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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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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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Salvages Season With Home Win at Nashville
The two-time series champion for Team Penske (photo) earned his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory in more than a year Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Christian Lundgaard Stays in Hot Pursuit of Third
News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Nashville, including Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo) focusing on catching Scott Dixon for third in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings.
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Pato O’Ward Closes In on Elusive Goal after Winning Nashville Pole
The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) has nine career victories but will seek his first win from the pole position Sunday in the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix presented by WillScot.
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Eric Smith

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Favorites and Sleepers: Nashville
Colton Herta (photo, above) is the defending champion of the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix presented by WillScot
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Time To Celebrate Champ, Top Rookie, Breakout Stars at Nashville
Expect plenty of side-by-side action in the season finale this Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway.