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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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
PREMA Racing (photo), in its first season in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, watched its rookie driver, Robert Shwartzman, drive his way into the Firestone Fast Six.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Practice Crash Parks Speedy Scott McLaughlin for Top 12 Qualifying
Scott McLaughlin (photo) was unhurt in a massive crash Sunday afternoon during practice before PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying resumes at IMS.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Eyes 2nd Indy 500 Pole after Leading 1st Day of Qualifying
Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou (photo) recorded the fastest four-lap average speed of the first day of PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying, 233.043 mph.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood, Colton Herta Brim with Confidence
News, notes and quotes Thursday from around Gasoline Alley at Indianapolis, including bold talk from Kyle Kirkwood, driver of the No. 28 Siemens Honda (photo) of Andretti Global.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

History-Chasing Josef Newgarden Stays Speedy as Fast Friday Looms
Two-time reigning winner Josef Newgarden (photo, front) was fastest Thursday overall and without the benefit of an aerodynamic tow.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tony Kanaan Savors Another – And Probably Last – Chance To Drive at IMS
Arrow McLaren Team Principal Tony Kanaan (photo) will substitute for Kyle Larson in the No. 17 car on Race Day, May 25 if a weather delay forces Larson to leave for his NASCAR Cup Series ride in Charlotte.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rivals Know Scott Dixon Is Showing No Signs of Slowing Down at Indy
Six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon (photo) is aiming for his first Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge victory since 2008.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Pato O’Ward Ready To Break Through at Indy
News, notes and quotes from around Gasoline Alley on Wednesday at Indianapolis, including a visit from reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano (photo).
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Rivals Tip Cap to Alex Palou’s Sizzling Start
News, notes and quotes from around Gasoline Alley on Tuesday at Indianapolis, including Pato O'Ward (photo) showing patience to get his new helmet to Indy.
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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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.