The Pit Straight: No Rest For IndyCar
The Italian Grand Prix was the opening discussion this week, with it’s fantastic racing. Then a deep dive into the IndyCar off-season, and who will rise to beat Alex Palou.
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The Italian Grand Prix was the opening discussion this week, with it’s fantastic racing. Then a deep dive into the IndyCar off-season, and who will rise to beat Alex Palou.
IndyCar’s season finale may not have had much on-track action, or contact, but that isn’t a bad thing considering motorsports elsewhere.
Dennis Hauger’s chances of winning the 2026 IndyCar Rookie of the Year Award seemed slim after a lap 1 wreck, but unlike the rest of the year, his luck held and he took the title.
An incredible run ended Sunday (Sept. 9), as Scott Dixon concluded his 25 years with Chip Ganassi with a mid-pack run.
Alex Palou’s fifth title in six years places him among the elites in IndyCar history. But is he more historic than even the great ones that came before him?
Scott McLaughlin broke a two-year winless drought, dominating the IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca.
Scott McLaughlin beat Alex Palou for his second pole of the 2026 IndyCar season.
Daly last ran full time for Juncos Hollinger Racing in 2025.
IndyCar’s championship is decided, but there is still one race left to win, and all drivers will be chasing Alex Palou, a dominant force at Laguna Seca.