ECR prepares for IR-28 transition with in-house Dynisma DMG-1 simulator ECR has officially secured a dedicated Dynisma DMG-1 Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulator, marking Dynisma’s first announced team customer in the IndyCar Series. Scheduled for delivery to ECR's Indianapolis facility in Q1 2027, the system will provide high-fidelity simulation to support vehicle development, setup work, and driver preparation across IndyCar’s mix of high-speed ovals, short ...Keep reading Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:26:13 +0000
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Jacob Abel ‘reevaluating everything’ after solid IMSA endurance campaign, targets 2027 Indy 500 return Jacob Abel spent 2026 driving everything, everywhere. Now, the 25-year-old Kentucky native is figuring out what comes next. Following his rookie NTT IndyCar Series campaign in 2025 with Dale Coyne Racing – built on the foundation of his 2024 Indy NXT championship runner-up finish – Abel’s 2026 season threw out the traditional single-seater playbook. He kicked off the year racing LMP2 ...Keep reading Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:01:07 +0000
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'There’s more to come' as IndyCar and NASCAR leaders eye future doubleheaders The collaborative future between NASCAR and the IndyCar Series remains bright as executives from both sanctioning bodies highlighted the success and fan appeal of shared racing weekends during the recent Autosport Business Exchange in New York. The two premier racing series in North America made headlines earlier this year with a "Desert Double" weekend at Phoenix Raceway in March. The event ...Keep reading Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:39:45 +0000
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Colton Herta's F1 superlicence confusion explained: why he's still one point short After completing more than 100 kilometres during the first free practice session at the Mexico Grand Prix, Colton Herta appeared to have 40 superlicence points to his name, which would be enough to qualify for the document required to secure a Formula 1 seat. The reality, however, has proved far more complicated than that. According to the FIA, Herta is currently still one point ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:20:30 +0000
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Pato O'Ward questions promoters in Mexico after IndyCar Barcelona race confirmation The confirmation that the IndyCar Series will hold a race in Barcelona for the 2027 calendar, backed by a local promoter, has prompted comments from Mexican driver Pato O'Ward, who pointed out that only a joint effort can make a project of this magnitude a reality—something that, in his opinion, has not been achieved in Mexico. Despite the proximity, a race at the Autódromo Hermanos ...Keep reading Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:19:54 +0000
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IndyCar veteran Sting Ray Robb secures United Autosports Asian Le Mans seat Sting Ray Robb will make his sports car debut with United Autosports this winter, pivoting to the Asian Le Mans Series following four seasons in the IndyCar Series. The 25-year-old American is set to pilot the #22 ORECA 07 Gibson alongside rising star Ian Aguilera and series veteran Giorgio Roda. Owned by Zak Brown and Richard Dean, United Autosports enters the campaign aiming to build on its ...Keep reading Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:09:19 +0000
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AJ Foyt Racing signs Josh Pierson to multi-year deal beginning with 2027 IndyCar season AJ Foyt Racing has signed Josh Pierson to a multi-year agreement to compete in the IndyCar Series beginning in 2027, bringing a Guinness World Records holder and accomplished young American driver to one of motorsports’ most storied teams. With Dennis Hauger in the # 14 Chevrolet representing Homes For Our Troops, Pierson will drive the #4 entry with a new sponsor spotlighting a ...Keep reading Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:00:01 +0000
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Herta endorses IndyCar’s international return with Barcelona while marveling at Palou’s dominance Colton Herta is watching IndyCar’s European expansion from a unique vantage point. Now competing in Formula 2 with Hitech and serving as Cadillac Formula One Team’s test driver following his fourth FP1 outing at last weekend’s United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas, the nine-time IndyCar race winner remains closely connected to the American open-wheel paddock. Last Friday ...Keep reading Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:08:06 +0000
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Colton Herta savours "super special" Austin homecoming as 2027 uncertainty remains On 24 March 2019, Colton Herta became the youngest ever IndyCar race winner at the Circuit of the Americas, taking the small Harding Steinbrenner Racing team to victory, aged just 18 years and 359 days old. It was the start of a successful IndyCar career with Andretti, even if the title or Indianapolis 500 victory eluded the second-generation driver. But when a late chance to pursue his ...Keep reading Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:03:30 +0000
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Max Papis announces departure as IndyCar chief steward Max Papis has confirmed that the 2026 IndyCar season was his final year as chief steward. The 57-year-old Italian announced his departure via social media, ending an 11-year stint in IndyCar race control. Papis transitioned into officiating following a racing career that included seven Formula 1 starts in 1995, three victories over an 11-year career in IndyCar, and multiple starts across ...Keep reading Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:49:18 +0000
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IndyCar unveils full 2027 schedule with Barcelona debut and all-network FOX coverage Following today's landmark announcement bringing the IndyCar Series to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, IndyCar officials have unveiled Phase Two of the 2027 championship calendar. The second half of the 17-race season features a high-stakes mix of ovals, street circuits, and traditional road courses, culminating in the season finale at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, where the ...Keep reading Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:03 +0000
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Fernando Alonso backs IndyCar Barcelona race but warns against wider global expansion Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso has welcomed IndyCar’s decision to race in Barcelona in 2027, though he warns the American series against overextending itself internationally. IndyCar announced Friday that North America’s premier open-wheel championship will head to Spain July 16-18, 2027, for the inaugural IndyCar Grand Prix of Barcelona at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya ...Keep reading Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:28:04 +0000
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Barcelona joins 2027 IndyCar schedule in multiyear deal IndyCar announced Friday that the IndyCar Series will head to Spain in 2027 for a race at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – as Motorsport.com previously confirmed. The inaugural IndyCar Grand Prix of Barcelona is scheduled for Sunday, July 18, 2027. Serving as the centerpiece of Phase Two of the 2027 IndyCar Series schedule, the event will give Barcelona native and five-time champion Alex ...Keep reading Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:30:45 +0000
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IndyCar set to drop Nashville Superspeedway and D.C. for 2027; Barcelona announcement looms The IndyCar Series is shaking up its calendar for the 2027 season, with Motorsport.com learning that the championship will not return to the Nashville Superspeedway, nor will it stage an encore event for the wildly successful Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the streets of Washington, D.C.. However, North America’s premier open-wheel championship is simultaneously expanding its international ...Keep reading Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:28:54 +0000
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Penske signals IndyCar international expansion as global interest grows As IndyCar moves closer to a return to racing outside North America, Penske Corporation executive Jonathan Gibson said the series’ international push has been supported by years of inbound interest from promoters over the last half-decade. Speaking at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York, Gibson, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Penske Corporation ...Keep reading Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:02:30 +0000
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Super Formula Leader Kaku Ohta targets North American move across IndyCar and IMSA for 2027 On the verge of conquering Japan’s highest tier of open-wheel racing, Kakunoshin ‘Kaku’ Ohta has set his sights across the Pacific. The 27-year-old native has surged to the front of the Super Formula championship, holding the points lead heading into next month’s season-closing doubleheader at Suzuka. Yet, while a crown on home soil hangs in the balance, the Honda factory driver’s ...Keep reading Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:32:28 +0000
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Barcelona set to host IndyCar race in 2027 under multi-year deal Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has reached an agreement to host an IndyCar round from the summer of 2027, bringing North America's premier single-seater championship to the home of five-time champion Alex Palou. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has secured a deal to bring the historic IndyCar Series to Spain from the summer of 2027, as first reported by El Periodico and subsequently confirmed ...Keep reading Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:42:44 +0000
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Colton Herta “maybe underestimated the difference” from IndyCar – F2 boss Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel says Colton Herta “maybe underestimated the difference” between Formula 1’s feeder series and IndyCar, with the 26-year-old’s bold career move so far unsuccessful. Herta was a frontrunner in America’s premier single-seater series for seven years but decided to move back to Europe in 2026 – having competed in junior formulae across the pond in 2015 and 2016 ...Keep reading Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:00:04 +0000
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Five-time IndyCar champion, first-time Indy NXT driver: Alex Palou tops IMS road course test Five-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou stepped into unfamiliar territory on Friday, but the end result looked remarkably familiar. Climbing into an Indy NXT car for the very first time, Palou paced a 22-car field at the annual Chris Griffis Memorial Test on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. Driving the #11 Chip Ganassi Racing entry on an overcast, chilly day in Central ...Keep reading Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:05:33 +0000
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Colton Herta eyes potential Indy 500 return and IMSA enduros as 2027 plans remain in flux Colton Herta’s 2027 racing plans remain undecided, but the Cadillac Formula 1 test driver is eager to return to both the Indianapolis 500 and IMSA endurance races if his schedule allows. The 26-year-old California native, currently completing his debut campaign in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Hitech, has yet to finalize his program for next year. With his career path focused on ...Keep reading Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:56:52 +0000
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Barnes: Why IndyCar’s updated licensing system fails its own integrity test When IndyCar announced its updated driver licensing requirements for 2027 – raising the bar for feeder series entrants and putting a tighter leash on pure "pay drivers" – there was a sense of gratification that the sport was pushing toward a higher level of integrity. For years, deep pockets routinely bought seats for drivers with subpar credentials – placing them directly into ...Keep reading Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:11:18 +0000
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Alex Palou to drive Indy NXT machinery in Chris Griffis Memorial Test at IMS Five-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou is stepping out of his usual championship-winning machinery this weekend to take part in the Chris Griffis Memorial Test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course on Friday, October 16. Palou will hop behind the wheel of Chip Ganassi Racing’s #11 Indy NXT entry, lending his wealth of experience to help the team evaluate and develop the car's ...Keep reading Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:08:11 +0000
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Josh Pierson earns IndyCar license approval following IMS road course evaluation test Following a successful evaluation test on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course on Tuesday, Josh Pierson has cleared the final hurdle to become eligible for the IndyCar Series. The approval comes as AJ Foyt Racing considers the 20-year-old Oregon native for its second seat alongside reigning IndyCar Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger for the upcoming season. While funding was not an ...Keep reading Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:10:28 +0000
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Alexander Rossi takes over IR-28 testing as IndyCar pushes new chassis to the limit at Sebring On the second day of testing at Sebring International Raceway, the development of IndyCar’s next-generation IR-28 car continued on the track's bumps and bruises after earlier sessions on the silky-smooth surface of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Alexander Rossi, who drives full time for Chevrolet-powered ECR, took over testing duties Tuesday at the historic Florida circuit. The 2016 ...Keep reading Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:20:34 +0000
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IndyCar driver and Fox Sports reporter Jack Harvey announces cancer diagnosis IndyCar driver and Fox Sports pit reporter Jack Harvey announced Tuesday morning that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The 33-year-old Briton shared the news on social media, expressing determination to tackle the health challenge while keeping his professional motorsports goals on track for the upcoming season. Harvey has balanced dual roles in recent years, spending the last two seasons ...Keep reading Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:39:37 +0000
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Palou pushes IndyCar’s IR-28 chassis to the limit in rugged Sebring test Following initial smoothness tests on the oval and road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in August and September, IndyCar’s new IR-28 chassis officially faced its first true durability test on the grueling bumps of Sebring International Raceway. On Monday, five-time and reigning IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou took the wheel for Honda-powered Chip Ganassi Racing, completing 43 laps ...Keep reading Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:42:39 +0000
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Free agent Nolan Siegel ‘not done with IndyCar dream yet’ as he targets 2027 seat For Nolan Siegel, the IndyCar chapter is far from closed. In the midst of free agency and exploring his next steps following his two-and-a-half-year stint with Arrow McLaren – highlighted by three top-10 finishes this year and a career-best sixth on the streets of Washington, D.C. – the 21-year-old California native has eyes locked on securing a seat on the 2027 grid. With the driver ...Keep reading Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:55:41 +0000
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Team Penske and Chevrolet announce multi-year extension of IndyCar partnership Team Penske and Chevrolet have agreed to a multi-year extension of their partnership in the IndyCar Series, ensuring the most successful team in series history will remain paired with the manufacturer behind much of its iconic success. The alliance stands as one of the most decorated in motorsports, highlighted by nine Indianapolis 500 victories with drivers Rick Mears, Emerson Fittipaldi ...Keep reading Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:45:59 +0000
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ECR and Chevrolet reaffirm 15-Year bond with multi-year extension ECR and Chevrolet have finalized a multi-year extension of their long-standing partnership, solidifying their technical alliance as the IndyCar Series prepares for a major rules overhaul in 2028. ECR remains one of only two teams on the grid continuously powered by Chevrolet since the manufacturer returned to the series with its 2.2-liter Twin-Turbo V6 engine in 2012. The partnership extension ...Keep reading Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:18:29 +0000
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Motegi repurposes parts of historic oval while retaining the rest for now Parts of Motegi’s historic speedway have been given a new lease of life as spectator areas, but much of the oval remains intact as part of a phased redevelopment plan. Earlier this year, circuit owner Honda began dismantling parts of Motegi’s 1.5-mile oval that previously served as the home for IndyCar and NASCAR’s forays to Japan. Work to redevelop the oval began in May, with new ...Keep reading Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:41:42 +0000
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Shank outlines 2027 IndyCar expectations for Mick Schumacher Meyer Shank Racing co-owner Mike Shank expects a significant step forward from Mick Schumacher for the 2027 IndyCar Series season, expressing strong belief in the German driver's potential as he prepares for his sophomore year in North American open-wheel racing. Following a mostly character-building debut campaign with a few flashes of brilliance at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Schumacher ...Keep reading Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:20:49 +0000
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Arrow McLaren signs multi-year engine extension with Chevrolet Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team has signed a multiyear extension with Chevrolet as its engine manufacturer, solidifying a long-standing technical partnership ahead of the 2027 IndyCar Series season as the sport prepares for its next era of technical innovation. The extension arrives at a crucial juncture for both organizations as IndyCar conducts early testing phases for the new Dallara IR-28 ...Keep reading Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:02:15 +0000
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Scott Dixon: "It’ll be tough for Lundgaard going up against Palou" Scott Dixon knows Christian Lundgaard is stepping into a winning culture at Chip Ganassi Racing, but he warns the 25-year-old Dane is facing a formidable benchmark in Alex Palou. Lundgaard was officially named earlier this week as Dixon’s replacement in the #9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, taking over the seat vacated by the 46-year-old New Zealander following his departure to Arrow McLaren after a ...Keep reading Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:39:22 +0000
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IndyCar retains Independent Officiating Board leadership and managing director Scot Elkins for 2027 Following a vote by charter team owners and confirmation from international racing leadership, IndyCar has announced extensions for Independent Officiating Board (IOB) members Ray Evernham, Raj Nair, and Ronan Morgan through the 2027 season for both the IndyCar Series and Indy NXT. The series also confirmed that veteran motorsports executive Scot Elkins will remain as Managing Director of ...Keep reading Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:07:21 +0000
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Ganassi on Lundgaard signing: “When is the last time a guy who finished third was available" "My opening statement would be when is the last time a guy that finished third in the points was available. That about says it all to me." Those words by team owner Chip Ganassi set the tone during Tuesday afternoon’s media call following the worst kept secret in the IndyCar Series paddock that finally became official: Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) signing Christian Lundgaard. The 25-year-old ...Keep reading Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:31:52 +0000
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McLaren Racing and Edward Jones join forces in multi-year F1 and IndyCar partnership In a joint announcement, McLaren Racing and Edward Jones revealed a new multi-year partnership designating the St. Louis–based firm as the Official Private Wealth Management Partner across both Formula 1 and IndyCar. The agreement establishes a long-term, year-round presence across two of global motorsport's premier racing platforms. The activation begins during the 2026 Formula 1 season with ...Keep reading Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:03:26 +0000
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Chip Ganassi Racing signs Christian Lundgaard for 2027 in multi-year IndyCar deal Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) has signed Danish driver Christian Lundgaard to a multi-year contract to drive the #9 PNC Bank Honda starting in the 2027 season in the IndyCar Series. Lundgaard will join recently-crowned five-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou and Kyffin Simpson as part of the driver roster for the winningest team in series history. The 25-year-old Dane is coming off a standout 2026 ...Keep reading Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:00:02 +0000
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Remembering Gordon Johncock: The unvarnished legend with a heavy right foot If you had wandered into a quiet timber mill in northern Michigan over the last 30 years, you would have met an unassuming man in a faded red flannel shirt, smelling of fresh pine and far more eager to talk about forestry than his own place in history. Yet beneath Gordon Johncock’s gentle, soft-spoken nature was a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion who gave motorsport some of its most ...Keep reading Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:12:13 +0000
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Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Gordon Johncock dies at 90 Gordon Johncock, the legendary open-wheel driver who won the Indianapolis 500 twice and claimed the 1976 USAC National Championship, passed away peacefully at his home in South Branch, Michigan, on September 28, 2026. He was 90 years old. Born on August 5, 1936, in Hastings, Michigan, Johncock began driving at just five years old on his family’s farm behind the wheel of a John Deere tractor ...Keep reading Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:46:30 +0000
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Colton Herta aiming at F1 by 2028: 'I still have a chance' “It would be foolish to sit here and think that I will be on the pace right away, that I will be on the pace and ready to win in my first race. I may be older, but speed-wise, these guys are just as fast as anybody out there.” This was how Colton Herta viewed his gamble of a Formula 2 switch from IndyCar as he pursued his Formula 1 dream, and he has so far been proven right – actually ...Keep reading Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:57:11 +0000
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Face of history: Felix Rosenqvist’s immortal Indy 500 win comes to life When the velvet cloth dropped inside Will Behrends’ studio, revealing a finely crafted clay head, Felix Rosenqvist came face-to-face with his own racing immortality. Months after winning the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2026, in the closest finish in race history – 0.0233 seconds over David Malukas – the gravity of the achievement is finally setting in. Rosenqvist ...Keep reading Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:27:09 +0000
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Gallery: Felix Rosenqvist's likeness immortalized for Borg-Warner Indy 500 trophy The 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 was a memorable one, with Felix Rosenqvist claiming victory with Meyer Shank Racing. He beat Team Penske's David Malukas in the closest photo finish in the race's history. At the checkered flag, they were separated by just 0.023s. Rosenqvist is just the third Swedish-born driver to ever win the Indy 500, joining Marcus Ericsson and Kenny Bräck. This ...Keep reading Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:27:06 +0000
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IndyCar reports record 2026 metrics across broadcast, digital, and live events The 2026 IndyCar Series season delivered a historic, record-breaking campaign that established a bold new era of growth for North America’s premier open-wheel racing series. Driven by substantial viewership gains, soaring event attendance, record digital engagement, and elite competition, the series vaulted into a position of heightened prominence across the global sports landscape. “This ...Keep reading Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:51:45 +0000
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Josef Newgarden will always want to race Bristol but knows the chances are slim Josef Newgarden is very content with his life as a perennial IndyCar Series contender but there are very specific NASCAR things he wants to do someday no matter how historically unrealistic it might be. The now 35-year-old two-time IndyCar Series champion and two-time Indianapolis 500 winner is driving the pace car on Saturday in the Bristol Night Race in his native Tennessee. His NASCAR ...Keep reading Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:35:16 +0000
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AJ Foyt Racing signs reigning IndyCar Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger to multi-year deal AJ Foyt Racing has secured 2026 IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger on a multi-year agreement beginning with the 2027 season. The 23-year-old Norwegian driver will take the wheel of the #14 Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet. Hauger arrived in the U.S. in 2025, dominating Indy NXT by Firestone with six victories to claim the title as a rookie before making a seamless transition to ...Keep reading Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000
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Christian Rasmussen reunites with Era Motorsport for IMSA’s Indianapolis sprint round Fresh off his second full-time IndyCar Series campaign with ECR, Christian Rasmussen is reuniting with Era Motorsport for this weekend’s Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 26-year-old Dane will co-drive the #18 Oreca 07 Gibson in the LMP2 class alongside the previously confirmed Nick Boulle. Rasmussen brings familiar winning pedigree back to the squad, having ...Keep reading Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:19:58 +0000
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From Värnamo to victory lane: Hometown hero Felix Rosenqvist set for Sweden celebration Fresh off his victory at the 2026 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, Felix Rosenqvist will return to his Swedish hometown of Värnamo for a free, family-friendly public celebration on Saturday, Dec. 5. Central Värnamo will open its doors to locals, motorsports fans, and visitors to honor the hometown hero's May 24 triumph. Rosenqvist earned his first win in "The Greatest Spectacle in ...Keep reading Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:37:26 +0000
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IndyCar releases final TV ratings for 2026, up 23% from previous year Felix Rosenqvist won in the closest Indianapolis 500 finish in history, Alex Palou claimed his fifth title in the past six years, Scott McLaughlin secured the final win of the year at Laguna Seca, and the 2026 IndyCar season is officially over after 18 rounds of racing. IndyCar on FOX saw a +23% jump from 2025 (1.362mil), and +57% from numbers in 2024 (1.073mil). IndyCar also boasted about a ...Keep reading Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:38:53 +0000
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Palou concludes successful IR-28 oval validation test for IndyCar at Indy Five-time IndyCar Series champion and 2025 Indianapolis 500 winner Alex Palou completed the second day of IndyCar’s IR-28 oval validation test Thursday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, wrapping up running 15 minutes early after finishing his team's full checklist. Palou, representing Honda teams for Chip Ganassi Racing, took over testing duties following Wednesday's initial oval runs by ...Keep reading Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:26:00 +0000
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Alexander Rossi drives next-gen IndyCar IR-28 into new era at Indianapolis The IndyCar Series took a major step into its future on Wednesday as Alexander Rossi completed the first-ever oval laps in the superspeedway configuration of the series' next-generation IR-28 chassis at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Navigating temperatures climbing into the low 90s on a hot and humid afternoon at the 2.5-mile oval, the ECR driver logged crucial baseline mileage to launch the ...Keep reading Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:34:55 +0000
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