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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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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Stretch Run Starts at Will Power’s Personal Playground in Portland

The Andretti Global driver (photo) has won the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race the last two seasons at Portland International Raceway.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Wowed by Dry Run in New IR-28 on IMS Road Course

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion got a chance Tuesday to run the new IR-28 car (photo, above) through its paces on a dry track on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Completes First Validation Test of New IR-28 at IMS

Alexander Rossi (photo, main) took the new IR-28 for a spin Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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JUL 31, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Teams Chase Speed During Final Off Week of Season

Portland and Laguna Seca hosted valuable test sessions as teams looked to gain an edge before racing resumes.
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JUL 28, 2026
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What They're Saying About New IR-28 Chassis

Comments from drivers and other members of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES paddock about the exciting new car (image, above) unveiled July 28.
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JUL 28, 2026
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New NTT INDYCAR SERIES Race Car Introduced for 2028 and Beyond

The IR-28 (image, above) is faster, lighter and built to break records in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
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JUL 27, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Holds All the Cards Entering Final Stretch

The four-time champion (photo, top) begins the final six races with an extra test, an 83-point cushion and a chance to move closer to INDYCAR SERIES history.