Starting Lineup for the 2026 Indianapolis 500: Alex Palou on Pole
The defending winner starts his drive for two in a row from the pole.
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2026 Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Live Report
Follow along with qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 in real-time.
Friday Faceoff: What Is the Ideal All-Star Race Format?
The Cup Series’ annual race for $1 million will have a very different look this year at Dover Motor Speedway.
5 Points to Ponder: Shane Van Gisbergen, the Maestro of Road Courses
Also, who will be the next Project 91 driver?
Stock Car Scoop: Was This the Best Road Course Race of the Next Gen Era?
A seemingly impossible charge for the win by Shane van Gisbergen and late-race strategy made for one of the more intriguing road races at Watkins Glen.
Kimi Antonelli Makes a Hat Trick of Poles After Miami Lap
It’s his third straight pole of the F1 season.
Friday Faceoff: Could Chase Elliott Lose His Most Popular Driver Title to Carson Hocevar?
Or will Elliott retain the crown for years to come?
5 Points to Ponder: Can Alex Bowman Still Make the Chase?
Plus, should Spire really hire a big-name Cup driver this Silly Season or stick with the three-man trio they have?
Friday Faceoff: Who Will Be the Next 1st-Time Cup Winner?
Carson Hocevar and Connor Zilisch are among the notable names still seeking their first Cup checkered flag.
5 Points to Ponder: Kyle Larson Still Isn’t the Same
Also, is Ty Gibbs a serious championship contender now?