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IndyCar Preview: Title Race Heats Up at Mid-Ohio

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After giving away points at Mid-Ohio, Josef Newgarden needs a solid run at Pocono (Photo: IndyCar Media)

Suddenly, there are just five rounds remaining in the 2019 NTT IndyCar Series season, and that’s bad news for anyone not named Josef Newgarden. After running away with a late-night win at Iowa Speedway last weekend, the Team Penske driver holds a 29-point advantage over Alexander Rossi, who now has only a handful of opportunities …

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NTT IndyCar Series Preview: 2019 Tough Iowa 300

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(Photo: Joe Skibinski/IndyCar Media)

The NTT IndyCar Series returns to Iowa Speedway Saturday (July 20) for what is always one of the toughest races of the year. Known for its lightning fast corners and soul-crushing G-Forces, this .875-mile bullring pushes some of the best drivers in the world to their absolute limit. Combine that with 100-plus degree temperatures that …

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Alexander Rossi, Josef Newgarden Continue Title Fight at Road America

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The NTT IndyCar Series is making its annual visit to America’s National Park of Speed this weekend at Road America and the racing, so far, is shaping up to be just as stunning as the scenery. With a few long straights and plenty of passing opportunities, the 4-mile, 14-turn monster of a circuit always produces …

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NTT IndyCar Series Hits the High Banks of Texas Motor Speedway

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(Photo: Chris Owens/IndyCar)

The NTT IndyCar Series takes to the high banks of Texas Motor Speedway this weekend for the DXC Technology 600, in what is often one of most intense, action packed events on the calendar. Characterized by frequent wheel-to-wheel racing–often at speeds over 215 mph–the 1.5 mile tri-oval has been a staple of the series since …

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Focus Shifts to IndyCar Title Fight in Detroit

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(Photo: Zach Catanzareti)

With May now in the rearview mirror and the NTT IndyCar Series heading off to Detroit, the focus of the entire paddock now turns to one thing: the championship. Simon Pagenaud, by virtue of his Indy sweep, is now in control of the points lead, and has all of the momentum heading into the long …

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Indy 500 Preview: Drama-Filled Month Set to Continue in 103rd Indianapolis 500

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It’s been a crazy month of May, and its set to only get crazier this weekend. With the largest field of the year in the most prized race in the world, everyone will be pulling out all the stops to take home the Borg-Warner Trophy and win the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500. It’s …

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Month of May Kicks off with IndyCar Grand Prix

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Finally. It’s been a long wait, but it’s finally May, which is synonymous with one thing: Indianapolis. While they’re not yet careening around the Brickyard at 230 mph, the NTT IndyCar Series is right at home preparing for one of the newest May traditions, the IndyCar Grand Prix. Now in its sixth year, the Grand …

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IndyCar: What to Watch for in 2019

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(Photo: Joe Skibinski/INDYCAR Media)

The off-season doldrums are officially over and the 2019 NTT IndyCar Series is set to kick-off this weekend, as usual, with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. But before the green flag drops on this year’s campaign, let’s recap some of the biggest talking points of the off-season and some things to look out …

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From the Paddock: Predictions for the 102nd Indianapolis 500

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(Photo: Christian Koelle)

Our INDYCAR contributors sat down and discussed different things about today’s Indianapolis 500. John Haverlin and Christian Koelle talked about who was some drivers who were surprises the last few weeks, rookies winning and ultimately their prediction for the winner. Here is a discussion From the Paddock. From the Paddock: Indianapolis 500 Edition Q – Who …

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