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OCT 03, 2025
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Fantastic Five of 2025: 109th Indianapolis 500

This new series features a look back at the five best races of the 2025 season, as determined by INDYCAR.com writers, starting with Alex Palou's career-defining victory in the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge in May.
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SEP 12, 2025
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Curt Cavin

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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.
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JUN 12, 2025
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Paul Kelly

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Flashback: A Look at Five Classic WWTR Races

Josef Newgarden (photo, front) bumped Team Penske teammate Simon Pagenaud (photo, yellow car) in a decisive pass for victory in 2017 at World Wide Technology Raceway, one of many exciting INDYCAR SERIES races at the 1.25-mile oval.
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JUN 01, 2025
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Santino Ferrucci Continues Foyt’s Recent Resurgence

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday in Detroit, including Santino Ferrucci (photo, left) and Team President Larry Foyt (photo, right) celebrating a second consecutive runner-up finish.
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MAY 31, 2025
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Laments Missed Chance for Pole

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in Detroit, including continued improvement for Graham Rahal (photo) and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.
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MAY 28, 2025
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Inside Line: Biggest Indianapolis 500 Takeaway?

The continued historical dominance of Alex Palou and the No. 10 DHL crew from Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) was a story that grabbed the attention of two members of the Inside Line panel.
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MAY 27, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge

Alex Palou's (photo, left) breakthrough victory Sunday at Indianapolis capped a recent string of strong performances by the Spaniard in the "500."
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MAY 26, 2025
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Eric Smith

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Paddock Buzz: David Malukas Earns Sweet Redemption with Third

News, notes and quotes Sunday from around Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis.
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MAY 26, 2025
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109th Indianapolis 500 Historical, Event Notes

A look at the milestones set Sunday in the 109th edition of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at IMS.
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MAY 25, 2025
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Paul Kelly

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Alex Palou Wins Indianapolis 500 for First Oval Victory, Immortality

Alex Palou (photo) became the first Spanish driver to earn a spot on the Borg-Warner Trophy with his fifth victory in six NTT INDYCAR SERIES races this season.
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MAY 24, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

500 Miles Separate Field of 33 from Immortal Glory Sunday Afternoon

Plenty of history may be made in the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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MAY 24, 2025
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Eric Smith

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Favorites and Sleepers: Indianapolis 500

Pato O'Ward (photo) is starting third Sunday, the second-most successful grid spot in Indianapolis 500 history. Only the pole winner has won more races.