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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

History Shows Josef Newgarden Can Rebound in Second Half
Josef Newgarden (photo) won last season at World Wide Technology Raceway, the next stop on the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES calendar. He has five career victories on the oval near St. Louis.
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Curt Cavin

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Fifth in Detroit Proves Kyffin Simpson’s Progress in Second Season
Chip Ganassi Racing's Kyffin Simpson (photo) finished a career-best fifth June 1 in the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.
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MAY 29, 2025
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Paul Kelly

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Alex Palou Savors Spoils of ‘500’ Victory, Big Media Interest during NYC Tour
Indy 500 winner Alex Palou (photo, left) was an in-studio guest on the popular daily FOX Sports show "First Things First," where he watched co-host Nick Wright (photo, right) drink the winner's bottle of milk.
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MAY 28, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: David Malukas Jumps into Top 10 after Strong ‘500’
David Malukas (photo) of A.J. Foyt Enterprises joined the Power Rankings after his impressive second-place finish in the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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MAY 22, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Simon Pagenaud Teaching Indy Secrets to Eager Pupil Scott McLaughlin
2019 Indy 500 winner Simon Pagenaud (left) is advising 2024 "500" pole sitter Scott McLaughlin this month at Indianapolis.
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MAY 20, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Nolan Siegel Brings Winning Mindset to ‘500’ from 2024 Lessons
Nolan Siegel (photo) will start 24th Sunday with Arrow McLaren after failing to qualify for the 2024 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge with Dale Coyne Racing.
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MAY 13, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Will Power Preparing Differently for ‘500’ in Pivotal Year for Career
Will Power (photo) aims to have a better-handling No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet in traffic this May after qualifying on the front row last year.
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MAY 12, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Nifty at 50: Helio Castroneves Primed To Stand Alone at ‘500’ Summit
Helio Castroneves (photo) is tied with A.J. Foyt, Al Unser and Rick Mears with four Indianapolis 500 wins, the most in history.
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MAY 08, 2025
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O’Ward To Drive for McLaren F1 Team in Practice at Mexican Grand Prix
Pato O'Ward (photo) also drove in practice in his homeland at the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix.
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APR 29, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Focus on Race Pace Helps Felix Rosenqvist Reach New Level
The Swede (photo) has finished seventh, fifth and fourth in the first three races this season with Meyer Shank Racing.
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APR 21, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Open Test Gives Will Power Time To Prepare for Elusive Indy Pole
Will Power (photo) is the all-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES leader in poles, but he still seeks his first NTT P1 Award for the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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APR 18, 2025
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Louis Foster Makes Progress While Absorbing Rookie Lessons
The Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver (photo) improved to a 16th-place finish April 13 in the 50th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.