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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alexander Rossi Falls Just Short in Alex Duel for Pole

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Indianapolis, including Alexander Rossi of ECR (photo) earning a career-best Indy 500 starting spot of second.
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Paul Kelly

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Reigning Winner Alex Palou Beats Heat To Earn Second Indy 500 Pole

The Spaniard (photo) became the first reigning winner of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" to win the pole since Helio Castroneves in 2010.
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Reigning Winner Palou Claims Second Career '500' Pole

The reigning and four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion also won the NTT P1 Award for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" in 2023.
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Inside Line: Indianapolis 500 Pole Winner?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Alexander Rossi of ECR (photo) will add his first Indianapolis 500 pole Sunday to his victory in 2016 in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
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Curt Cavin

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No Clear Favorite as Wide-Open Qualifying Looms at Indy

Spots 16-33 will be locked into the field Saturday, with the top 15 advancing to the final rounds of PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying on Sunday at IMS.
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Paul Kelly

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Felix Rosenqvist Pushes Speeds Past 233 MPH To Lead ‘Fast Friday’

The Swedish driver (photo) also produced the fastest four-lap simulated qualifying run as PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying starts Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Contenders Savor Playing in Traffic at IMS

News, notes and quotes Thursday from the paddock at Indianapolis, including how top drivers choose their dance partners to run in traffic.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Potential Winning Vibes, Car Speed Climbing for Conor Daly

The Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver (photo) is trying to become the first Indiana native to win the Indianapolis 500 since Wilbur Shaw in 1940.
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Paul Kelly

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Pato O’Ward Eager for ‘Fast Friday’ Boost After Leading Indy Practice

The Mexican (photo) turned the third-fastest speed of the month Thursday, 227.308 mph.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Rinus VeeKay Learned Lessons from 2025 Struggles

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Wednesday at Indianapolis, including how nearly failing to qualify for the race last year helped the Dutch driver (photo) this May.
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Paul Kelly

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Conor Daly Pushes Speed Limit Past 228 on Ideal Day at Indy

The Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver (photo) led the second day of practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge with the fastest lap of the week, 228.080 mph.
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Inside Line: What Are You Watching in Indy Practice, Qualifying?

Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) is aiming for his sixth Indianapolis 500 pole this Sunday during PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying, tying Rick Mears for the event record.