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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Drivers Who Were Better Than 2026 Standings Indicated

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian (photo) finished 14th in the final points for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES despite seven top-10 finishes this season.
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Inside Line: 2026 Moment That Will Matter Most in 2027?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks that the lessons learned from the successful inaugural events at Arlington (photo) and Washington will be carried over to other street races, making them even better in 2027.
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SEP 17, 2026
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Eric Smith

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Kyle Kirkwood Still Focused on Improvement Despite Career Year

The Andretti Global driver (photo) finished a career-best second this season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings and earned two victories.
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SEP 07, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey

Scott McLaughlin (photo, right front) dominated the season-ending NTT INDYCAR SERIES race, but the results Sunday still settled plenty of scores in the standings and set the table for a fascinating 2027 season.
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SEP 07, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Satisfied With First Penske Season

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, including David Malukas (photo) ending up as the top driver for Team Penske.
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SEP 06, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Four-Way Fight for Second To Capture Sunday Spotlight at Laguna Seca

Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo) is second in the standings entering the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, leading a tightly bunched pack in the race for the runner-up spot.
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SEP 05, 2026
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Scotty Mac on the Attack in Second Laguna Seca Practice

The Team Penske driver (photo) is trying to snap a two-year winless streak this weekend in the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season finale.
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SEP 04, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Laguna Seca

The No. 10 DHL Lightning Bolt Honda (photo) driven by Alex Palou will be the car to beat Sunday in the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, as the Chip Ganassi Racing superstar has won this race three of the last four years.
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SEP 03, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Whirlwind, Exciting Season Takes Checkered Sunday at Laguna Seca

Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou (photo) is the favorite in the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey, as he has won the last two NTT INDYCAR SERIES races at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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SEP 01, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

The King’s Reign Continues; Double Win Launches Pato O’Ward

Clinching a fifth NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship -- including four in a row -- helped to keep Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) atop the rankings after yet another race.
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AUG 31, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Still Plenty at Stake in Season Finale This Weekend at Laguna Seca

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) is one of three drivers separated by just four points in the race for second in the series standings entering the season-ending Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey.
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AUG 31, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Christian Lundgaard Shows Oval Chops in Breakthrough

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock in Milwaukee, where Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard (photo) earned his first career podium finish on an oval.