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Curt Cavin

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Plenty of History, New Layout Await INDYCAR’s Return to Phoenix
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES last competed on the unique, 1-mile oval at Phoenix Raceway in 2018 (photo).
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David Malukas To Drive for Team Penske Beginning in 2026
The Chicago-area native (photo) finished runner-up in the 2025 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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2025 by the Numbers: Pole Winners, Qualifying
Robert Shwartzman of PREMA Racing (photo) pulled off the most surprising qualifying performance of the season by winning the NTT P1 Award for the Indianapolis 500 and becoming the first rookie pole sitter for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" since Teo Fabi in 1983.
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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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Inside Line: Your Three-Driver Fantasy Team for 2026?
Four-time series champion Alex Palou (photo) was an easy choice for all four Inside Line panelists when asked to pick three drivers for a fantasy team in 2026, but the rest of the picks might surprise you.
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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.
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Eric Smith

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Scott Dixon Already Fired Up for 2026 after Consistent Season
Scott Dixon (photo) of Chip Ganassi Racing won a race for the 23rd season in his illustrious 25-year career.
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Eric Smith

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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.
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Inside Line: Lasting Memory of Will Power at Team Penske?
Will Power's wild reaction to winning the 2018 Indianapolis 500 (photo, above) was a highlight of his 17-year tenure at Team Penske. But all four Inside Line panelists chose other events as their most memorable of Power's career with the team.
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Will Power To Drive No. 26 for Andretti Global Starting in 2026
The Australian (photo) is No. 4 on the all-time INDYCAR SERIES victory list and has won more pole positions than any other driver in series history.
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Eric Smith

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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.
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Will Power To Depart Team Penske Before 2026 Season
The Australian driver (photo) earned 42 of his 45 INDYCAR SERIES victory during his 17-year tenure with the legendary team.