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Rivals Seek Ways To Chip into Alex Palou’s Big Lead in Detroit

A two-sided pit lane (photo) is a unique feature of the downtown street circuit in the Motor City.

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Inside Line: Biggest Indianapolis 500 Takeaway?

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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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Inside Line: Who Will Win 109th Indianapolis 500?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Conor Daly (photo) will become the first Indiana native to win "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" since Wilbur Shaw in 1940.

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Inside Line: Who Will Win Indianapolis 500 Pole?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Josef Newgarden (photo) will start his drive for an unprecedented three straight Indy 500 victories from the pole.

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Shell Starship 3.0 To Drive New Era of Energy-Efficient Transport in Racing

Shell’s Starship 3.0 (photo) – a groundbreaking, natural gas-powered transporter – will serve as the new transporter for INDYCAR’s Pennzoil Tech Inspection Trailer for the remainder of the 2025 season.

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Inside Line: What Are You Watching This Week at Indy (Other Than Speed)?

One member of the Inside Line is keeping an eye on Rinus VeeKay (photo), who has led a resurgence this season for Dale Coyne Racing in his first year with the team.

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Power Rankings: Alex Palou Still King, But Other Drivers on the Rise

Alex Palou's (photo) grip on the top spot of the Power Rankings is more secure than ever after he has won four of the first five NTT INDYCAR SERIES races this season.

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Drivers Hit Pause during Hectic Month of May To Honor Moms

Family first: Liz and Beau Power (photo, right center and right) share in the joy of Will Power's victories in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

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Inside Line: Most Likely To Stop Alex Palou This Saturday?

Colton Herta (photo) used a masterful drive to win the Sonsio Grand Prix in 2022, and a similar performance could return him to the Victory Podium this Saturday at IMS.

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Inside Line: Who Most Needs Strong Month of May?

An unprecedented third straight victory in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on May 25 could help Team Penske's Josef Newgarden (photo) climb from 10th in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings this month.

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Inside Line: Open Test Focus?

One member of the Inside Line panel is very curious to see how the INDYCAR Hybrid system may change car handling and performance at the Indianapolis 500 Open Test.

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Inside Line: Who’s in Good Shape after Three Races?

One member of the Inside Line panel is impressed by the strong start this season of Felix Rosenqvist (photo) of Meyer Shank Racing.

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Inside Line: Most Memorable Grand Prix of Long Beach?

It's not a stretch to say Ryan Hunter-Reay (photo) revived his INDYCAR SERIES career with his victory in 2010 at Long Beach.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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Sudden Impact: Driving Legend’s Tips Provide Fast Results for Sting Ray Robb

Sting Ray Robb (photo, left) worked with legendary driving coach Rob Wilson (photo, right) in England before the Acura Long Beach Grand Prix, where he tied his career best by finishing ninth.

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INDYCAR SERIES Veteran Shigeaki Hattori Dies at 61

The Japanese driver (photo) made 34 career INDYCAR SERIES starts, including two in the Indianapolis 500.

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Michael Cannon, Mike Colliver Return to Coyne in Engineering Shakeup

Veteran engineer Michael Cannon (photo, facing camera) will work with Rinus VeeKay, while fellow veteran Mike Colliver will work with Jacob Abel.

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Team Penske Parts Company with Three Members of Management

Team Penske parted Wednesday from the organization with Team President Tim Cindric (photo), INDYCAR Managing Director Ron Ruzewski and INDYCAR General Manager Kyle Moyer.

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MSR Launches Indy 500 Collaboration with SiriusXM’s Turbo, Rock Legends CREED

Felix Rosenqvist will drive the No. 60 Meyer Shank Racing Honda with this colorful livery representing the iconic rock band CREED.

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Foyt Teams Up Again with ABC Supply To Drive Support for Veterans

Santino Ferrucci (photo) once again will drive the No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet with a patriotic Homes For Our Troops livery during the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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Verizon Commits $6 Million To Support Veteran Debt Relief with Team Penske, Colts

This initiative includes a $4 million collaboration with Team Penske during the Month of May.

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Rahal Letterman Lanigan Hires Jay Frye as President

Jay Frye (photo) has more than three decades of experience in motorsports management.

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INDYCAR Announces Rules Violation, Additional Penalties from The Thermal Club

The No. 83 entry (photo) is fielded by PREMA Racing and driven by Robert Shwartzman.

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Toby Sowery To Serve as Reserve, Development Driver for RLL

Toby Sowery (photo) made three NTT INDYCAR SERIES starts in 2024 with Dale Coyne Racing.

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Takuma Sato Back with Rahal Letterman Lanigan for Indy 500

Takuma Sato will try to earn his third Indianapolis 500 victory in the No. 75 AMADA Honda (photo) fielded by Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.

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Arrow McLaren Pulls Covers from 2025 Liveries

The 2025 Arrow McLaren liveries (photo, from left) for drivers Christian Lundgaard, Nolan Siegel and Pato O'Ward.

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2025 Preview: Dale Coyne Racing

The 2025 driver lineup for Dale Coyne Racing (photo, from left): Jacob Abel, Rinus VeeKay

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askROI Joins Dale Coyne Racing as Primary Sponsor for No. 18

Rinus VeeKay will drive the No. 18 askROI Honda (photo) in his first season with Dale Coyne Racing.