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Fantastic Five of 2025: Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250

The final installment of this series looking back at the five best races of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season revisits Christian Rasmussen's stirring first career victory.
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Curt Cavin

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After Busy October, Plenty of News Still Could Be Made in November

There still is plenty of intrigue in November as the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season takes shape, including whether driver Mick Schumacher (photo) and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team up.
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Eric Smith

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Rivals Admit Peak Alex Palou Will Be Handful Yet Again in 2026

The Spaniard (photo) won eight of 17 races en route to his fourth Astor Challenge Cup as NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion in 2025.
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Eric Smith

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Pato O’Ward’s Big Week Features Laps in INDYCAR SERIES, F1 Cars

Pato O'Ward (photo) tested Tuesday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval and participated in Formula One practice Friday for the Mexico City Grand Prix.
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Fantastic Five of 2025: BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland

Will Power (photo) earned Team Penske's first victory of 2025 at Portland International Raceway amid the backdrop of growing speculation about his future with the team.
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Eric Smith

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Test Patterns: Smooth Sailing at IMS with Track Patch, Tires, More

Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo) was one of four NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers testing Oct. 21 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval in preparation for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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Eric Smith

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INDYCAR Test Signals More Momentum in Lochie Hughes’ Career

The Australian (photo) is more focused on ever than winning the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone championship and climbing to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES after his first INDYCAR SERIES test with Andretti Global.
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Inside Line: IMS Team Test Takeaway?

One member of the Inside Line panel was impressed that 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone champion Dennis Hauger (photo) was quickest in the test Monday, Oct. 15 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: ECR Chooses IMS Test To Get Jump Start on 2026

News, notes and quotes from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES team test Oct. 13 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, including Alexander Rossi (photo) and Christian Rasmussen aiming to push their late-season momentum into next season.
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Curt Cavin

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First Taste of INDYCAR Entices Mick Schumacher at IMS Test

The former Formula One driver (photo) and son of legendary F1 champion Michael Schumacher tested an NTT INDYCAR SERIES car for the first time Monday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
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Lochie Hughes, James Roe Ready To Step Up for First INDYCAR Test

Australian Lochie Hughes (photo) also will serve as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES reserve driver for Andretti Global in 2026.
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Eric Smith

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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.