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Phoenix Raceway Announces Good Ranchers 250

INDYCAR's return to the Arizona desert will be Saturday, March 7, 2026.
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Common Bonds Tighten for RHR, Tony Kanaan in New ‘500’ Pairing

Ryan Hunter-Reay (photo, courtesy Arrow McLaren) will seek his second Indianapolis 500 victory next May, this time with Arrow McLaren.
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Arrow McLaren Signs Ryan Hunter-Reay for Fourth Indy 500 Entry

The 2012 INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo, courtesy Arrow McLaren) will look to drive to his second Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge victory on May 24, 2026.
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Fantastic Five of 2025: Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250

The final installment of this series looking back at the five best races of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season revisits Christian Rasmussen's stirring first career victory.
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Rivals Admit Peak Alex Palou Will Be Handful Yet Again in 2026

The Spaniard (photo) won eight of 17 races en route to his fourth Astor Challenge Cup as NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion in 2025.
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Eric Smith

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Pato O’Ward’s Big Week Features Laps in INDYCAR SERIES, F1 Cars

Pato O'Ward (photo) tested Tuesday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval and participated in Formula One practice Friday for the Mexico City Grand Prix.
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Five Questions With … J. Douglas Boles

The INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway president (photo) took time during NTT INDYCAR SERIES testing Tuesday at IMS to talk about many topics, including repairs to Turn 2 in IMS, the status of the series' new car, possible changes to officiating structure and more.
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Inside Line: IMS Oval Test Takeaway?

Visions of May started dancing in the heads of the Inside Line panel during oval testing Tuesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and panelists chose their biggest items from the four-car test.
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Eric Smith

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Test Patterns: Smooth Sailing at IMS with Track Patch, Tires, More

Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo) was one of four NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers testing Oct. 21 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval in preparation for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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Enzo Fittipaldi Happy To Help Arrow McLaren Dial In at Test

The grandson of Formula One and Indianapolis 500 legend Emerson Fittipaldi helped Arrow McLaren test various setups this week at Sebring International Raceway in Florida (photo).
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Fantastic Five of 2025: The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio

Scott Dixon (photo) of Chip Ganassi Racing continued a remarkable streak of winning at least one NTT INDYCAR SERIES race for 21 consecutive seasons with his improbable victory at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
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Rinus VeeKay Signs With Juncos Hollinger Racing for 2026 Season

The Dutchman (photo) earned a podium finish last season by placing second at Toronto, falling just short in pursuit of Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren.