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Robert Shwartzman Shocks Field To Win Indy 500 Pole

Robert Shwartzman (photo, center) is the first rookie to win the Indianapolis 500 pole since Teo Fabi in 1983.

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Felix Rosenqvist Leads into Firestone Fast Six after Dramatic Top 12

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Practice Crash Parks Speedy Scott McLaughlin for Top 12 Qualifying

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Alex Palou Eyes 2nd Indy 500 Pole after Leading 1st Day of Qualifying

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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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Family, Fortitude Help Bell Persevere through Loss in California Fires

FOX INDYCAR analyst Townsend Bell (photo) stands in early January in front of one of his three properties that were destroyed by the Southern California wildfires (Photo: X, @townsendbell)

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Inside Line: Under-the-Radar Long Beach Moment?

One Inside Line panelist cited the drama surrounding Helio Castroneves' (photo) acquittal on tax evasion charges on the opening day of the race in 2009, which allowed him to race that weekend at Long Beach.

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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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Kyle Larson’s Indianapolis 500 Livery Unveiled

Kyle Larson will drive this No. 17 Chevrolet in the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 26.

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Prime Video To Produce Documentary of Kyle Larson’s ‘Double’

Kyle Larson (photo) once again will attempt to run "The Double" of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge and the Coca-Cola 600 on May 26.

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Perfect Blend of Speed, Savings Secured 2024 Long Beach Win for Scott Dixon

Scott Dixon (photo) won the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach in 2024 after starting eighth.

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Robert Shwartzman Gets Grip on Speed after First Oval Test

Rookie Robert Shwartzman (photo) of PREMA Racing turned his first-ever oval laps March 26 at Nashville Superspeedway.

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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.

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Andretti Global Placed under TWG Motorsports Umbrella

Colton Herta (photo) was the highest-finishing driver for Andretti Global in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings last year.

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Gearing Up: New Season Takes Green This Weekend at St. Pete

A new era for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES starts this weekend at St. Petersburg (photo) with FOX's debut as the series' exclusive TV broadcaster.