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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Leaps to Top Late in Opening Practice at WWTR

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) seeks his first WWTR victory after four second-place finishes on the 1.25-mile oval near St. Louis.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: World Wide Technology Raceway

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) is a favorite to win again at WWTR after triumphing last year to end a long stretch of domination by Josef Newgarden and Scott Dixon at the 1.25-mile oval.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

WWTR Could Be Best Spot for Rivals To Rein In Alex Palou

The anticipated night race Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway is the third of six oval events this season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
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Inside Line: First-Time 2026 Winner Sunday at WWTR?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks recent strong short-oval performance makes ECR's Christian Rasmussen (photo) a smart pick to break through with a first 2026 victory Sunday night at World Wide Technology Raceway.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Tightens Grip on No. 1 After Detroit Win

A fourth victory in eight starts this season has the four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) on target for another title.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Josef Newgarden Can Get Back on Solid Footing at WWTR

The two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) has five career victories on the 1.25-mile oval just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Graham Rahal Calms Down To Continue Resurgence

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Detroit, including Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing earning three podium finishes in a season for the first time since 2020.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Palou Endures Chaos, Strategy at Detroit for Fourth Win of Season

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) earned his second career victory on the streets of Detroit, adding to his 2023 win.
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Kyle Kirkwood Sets Rapid Pace in Warmup on Streets of Detroit

The Andretti Global driver (photo) starts sixth today as he tries to repeat as the winner of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. Live coverage of the race starts at 12:30 p.m. ET on FOX, FOX One and INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls.
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MAY 30, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Faces Steep Climb in Motor City

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday in Detroit, including Team Penske's leading driver (photo) continuing his pursuit of series leader Alex Palou from the 25th and last starting position after a crash in qualifying.
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MAY 30, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Leads Andretti 1-2 in Pre-Qualifying Practice at Detroit

The Andretti Global driver (photo) won this event last year, and five of his six career NTT INDYCAR SERIES victories have come on temporary street circuits.
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MAY 29, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Drivers Shift Mindset From Oval Speed to Street Fighting

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday in Detroit, including AJ Foyt Racing's Santino Ferrucci (photo) among the many drivers making the quick transition from two weeks of oval competition to street racing.