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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

A Driver-by-Driver Look at 110th Indianapolis 500 Race Day

Facts and figures about all 33 drivers in the starting field for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" on Sunday.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Improved Pit Performance Could Boost RLL on Sunday

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Indianapolis, including how Graham Rahal thinks his pit crew's (photo) improved performance will help him Sunday in the Indy 500.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDY NXT by Firestone Providing Wide Pipeline of Talent to Indy 500

Josef Newgarden (photo) has won the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge twice after capturing the INDY NXT by Firestone championship in 2011.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Expanded Field To Compete for $50,000 Reward in Pit Stop Challenge

The best NTT INDYCAR SERIES pit crews will put their talent and teamwork on display Friday during the Oscar Mayer $150,000 Pit Stop Challenge.
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INDYCAR.com

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2026 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge Field Notes

Facts and figures about the starting field for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 24 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Experience Still Matters at Indy Despite Youth Movement

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Tuesday at Indianapolis, where older drivers like Will Power (photo, right) have the winning formula in recent years.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Under Pressure: Driver-by-Driver Look at Intense ‘500’ Qualifying

Reigning Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner and NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo) earned his second pole for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
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MAY 16, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Hybrid Deployment Strategy Evolving at Indy

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Indianapolis, including 2016 "500" winner Alexander Rossi (photo) talking about how hybrid use has changed this year.
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MAY 16, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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MAY 14, 2026
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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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MAY 13, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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MAY 11, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Christian Lundgaard on the Charge After Victory

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo) is the big mover in the Power Rankings after his first victory in Arrow McLaren colors Saturday in the Sonsio Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.