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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Huge Impact of Indy 500 Victory Hits Drivers in Different Ways

Alexander Rossi admits his stunning 2016 Indianapolis 500 victory as a rookie (photo) changed the course of his career and life.
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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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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Paces Final ‘500’ Practice on Miller Lite Carb Day

The two-time Indianapolis 500 winner (photo) is starting 23rd on Sunday in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Relentless Alex Palou Chasing More History in Deep ‘500’ Field

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) is trying to become just the seventh driver to win "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" two years in a row.
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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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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: The Race for Immortality Is On at Indy

There are nine past winners of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" in this year's field, including pole sitter Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Frantic Practice Provides Progress, Pain

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Monday at Indianapolis, including 2014 "500" winner Ryan Hunter-Reay pleased with progress on his race setup.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Leads Rain-Shortened ‘500’ Practice

Alexander Rossi, Pato O'Ward and Romain Grosjean were involved in a heavy crash in Turn 2 while running in thick traffic Monday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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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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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Take A Look Inside Super Sunday of Qualifying at Indy

There was plenty of drama in a day of single-attempt qualifying rounds for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Rasmussen Leads Final Tune-up Before '500' Qualifying

The Dane (photo) was one of three ECR drivers in the top four on the speed charts leading into PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying, which starts at noon ET (FS2, FOX One, INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls).