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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Savoring Challenge of Chasing Alex Palou

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Friday at Portland, where Team Penske's David Malukas (photo) is the closest pursuer to series leader Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Championship Leader Alex Palou on Point in Opening Portland Practice

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES reigning champion and current points leader (photo) edged fellow title contender Kyle Kirkwood in the opening session Friday for the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Portland

Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard (photo) has scored more points on natural road courses than any other NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver this season, making him a favorite to win this weekend at Portland International Raceway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Who's Rising, Falling Entering Final Six Races

With six races remaining, momentum could decide the Astor Cup. Here's who's surging -- and who's searching for a turnaround -- entering Portland.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Portland Launches Sprint to Championship

Six races. Three time zones. Three track types. One championship on the line.

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JUL 23, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Alex Palou Tightens Grip on No. 1

Alex Palou stays on top as Juncos Hollinger Racing's Rinus VeeKay (photo) hangs tough.

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JUL 17, 2026

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Favorites and Sleepers: Nashville

Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward is a driver to watch this Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway, as he has four career oval victories and won the last NTT INDYCAR SERIES event, on July 5 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

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JUL 16, 2026

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Longer Race Could Change Strategies Sunday on Nashville Oval

Josef Newgarden (photo) and the rest of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES field will race 300 laps Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway, up from 225 in 2025.

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JUL 15, 2026

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Inside Line: Josef Newgarden’s Biggest Threat at Nashville?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks the biggest threat to Josef Newgarden this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway is his Team Penske teammate David Malukas (photo), who has scored more points on ovals than any other driver this season.

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JUL 14, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Numbers Prove Josef Newgarden, Pato O’Ward Tough To Top on Ovals

Just how dominant has Josef Newgarden been on ovals recently? He has won 13 of the last 30 NTT INDYCAR SERIES races on circle tracks, a strike rate of 43 percent, and his last 10 wins have come on ovals.

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JUL 13, 2026

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

World Cup Lead-in To Kick Nashville Race Into Action With Big Attention

Team Penske's Josef Newgarden (photo) has won 13 of the last 30 NTT INDYCAR SERIES oval races since 2021, including last year at Nashville Superspeedway.