News

Christian Rasmussen News
thumbnail for Instant Bond Between Drivers Helped Push Forward New-Look ECR
Headshot of Eric Smith

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Bond Between Drivers Helped Push Forward New-Look ECR
Christian Rasmussen (photo, left) and Alexander Rossi (photo, right) helped propel Ed Carpenter Racing this season to its first NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory since 2021.
thumbnail for Record Number of Drivers Led the Pack in Exciting Season
Headshot of Curt Cavin

Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Record Number of Drivers Led the Pack in Exciting Season
A trend of many lap leaders in 2025 started immediately at the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (photo), which featured seven leaders, one shy of the event’s all-time high.
thumbnail for 2025 by the Numbers: Races, Starters
Headshot of INDYCAR.com

INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

2025 by the Numbers: Races, Starters
Kyle Kirkwood (photo) of Andretti Global enjoyed a breakthrough year with a career-best three victories and was one of seven different drivers to win a race this season.
thumbnail for Chairs Filling Fast as ‘Silly Season’ Music Reaches High Volume
Headshot of Eric Smith

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Chairs Filling Fast as ‘Silly Season’ Music Reaches High Volume
Will Power's (photo, right) switch from Team Penske to Andretti Global was one of the major driver moves revealed this week, while David Malukas (photo, left) could be at the center of a major future announcement.
thumbnail for Power Rankings: Palou Leads Wire to Wire in Dream Season
Headshot of Eric Smith

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Palou Leads Wire to Wire in Dream Season
A third-place finish at Nashville helped Team Penske's Scott McLaughlin (photo) continue his steady climb in the Power Rankings.
thumbnail for Instant Recall: Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix
Headshot of Curt Cavin

Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix
Kyffin Simpson of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) was one of the drivers who enjoyed a strong season finale at Nashville, as he finished fourth for his best career oval result.
thumbnail for Paddock Buzz: Conor Daly Rallies for Big Climb Into Top Five
Headshot of Eric Smith

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Conor Daly Rallies for Big Climb Into Top Five
News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Nashville, including Conor Daly (photo, front) earning his best finish of the season for Juncos Hollinger Racing.
thumbnail for Josef Newgarden Salvages Season With Home Win at Nashville
Headshot of Paul Kelly

Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Salvages Season With Home Win at Nashville
The two-time series champion for Team Penske (photo) earned his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory in more than a year Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway.
thumbnail for Paddock Buzz: Christian Lundgaard Stays in Hot Pursuit of Third
Headshot of Eric Smith

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Christian Lundgaard Stays in Hot Pursuit of Third
News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Nashville, including Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo) focusing on catching Scott Dixon for third in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings.
thumbnail for Paddock Buzz: Coyne Lands Sponsor, Firming Plans for 2026
Headshot of Eric Smith

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Coyne Lands Sponsor, Firming Plans for 2026
News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday in Nashville, including Dale Coyne Racing deepening its partnership with businessman Todd Ault (photo) in the 2026 season.
thumbnail for Favorites and Sleepers: Nashville
Headshot of Eric Smith

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Nashville
Colton Herta (photo, above) is the defending champion of the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix presented by WillScot
thumbnail for Time To Celebrate Champ, Top Rookie, Breakout Stars at Nashville
Headshot of Curt Cavin

Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Time To Celebrate Champ, Top Rookie, Breakout Stars at Nashville
Expect plenty of side-by-side action in the season finale this Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway.