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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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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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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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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: 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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Scott McLaughlin Eager to Erase 2025 Error

News, notes and quotes Tuesday from Gasoline Alley in Indianapolis, including the Team Penske driver (photo) ready to atone for a big mistake in last year's race.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Another Famous Racing Name Starting ‘500’ Legacy

The Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge debut of Mick Schumacher (photo), son of five-time United States Grand Prix at IMS Formula One winner Michael Schumacher, is one of many interesting storylines unfolding this week.
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Nine Past Winners, Five Series Champs Starting ‘500’ Preparation

Practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge starts at noon ET Tuesday, May 12 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Stays Quickest in Second Sonsio Grand Prix Practice

The four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) is the favorite to win the NTT P1 Award in qualifying at 5:30 p.m. ET today (FS2, FOX One).