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Newgarden Cements Legacy with Back-to-Back Indy 500 Wins

Josef Newgarden etched his name in Indianapolis 500 lore, becoming just the sixth driver to win “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” in consecutive years. After a scintillating duel with Pato O’Ward, Newgarden prevailed, exclaiming “I knew we could win this race again. There’s just no better way to win this than that.”
O’Ward was dejected: “It’s hard to put it into words. So close again…Oh, man: It’s just so painful when you put so much into it, and then two corners short.”
For Newgarden, the emotional repeat triumph over adversity left him beaming with pride: “They can say whatever they want…I’m just so proud of this team. They crushed it. That’s the way I wanted to win the thing, right there.”
With his legendary back-to-back wins, Newgarden joined the pantheon of Indy 500 greats. Continue reading Newgarden Cements Legacy with Back-to-Back Indy 500 Wins

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Dixon Leads Honda Resurgence in Indy 500 Final Practice

Scott Dixon and Honda showed they are ready to contend for victory in the 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge by leading the way in the final practice session on Carb Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Six-time IndyCar champion Dixon topped the speed charts with a lap of 227.206 mph in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. It marked the ninth time in the last 10 years that the 2008 Indy 500 winner ended up among the top four on the practice speed charts heading into race day.
While Chevrolet drivers swept the top eight starting spots in last weekend’s qualifying, including a Team Penske lockout of the front row, it was Honda’s turn to shine on Carb Day. Honda-powered cars claimed seven of the top 10 speeds in the final two-hour practice, signaling they may have closed the gap for Sunday’s 200-lap race. Continue reading Dixon Leads Honda Resurgence in Indy 500 Final Practice

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Team Penske Flexes Muscle in Indy 500 Qualifying Day 1

Team Penske asserted its dominance on the opening day of qualifying for the 108th Indianapolis 500, sweeping the top three positions among the drivers who advanced to Sunday’s battle for the NTT P1 Award pole position.
Will Power led the Penske charge by posting the fastest four-lap average of 233.758 mph in his No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet. Reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden was second at 233.332 mph, followed by Scott McLaughlin’s 233.293 mph in the No. 3 Pennzoil entry.
If the Penske trio can hold onto the top three spots after Sunday’s qualifying, it will mark just the second time in Indianapolis 500 history that one team has swept the front row. Penske previously accomplished the feat in 1988.
“It was a good, smooth run,” Power said. “We would have liked to have run in the heat, but (team owner) Roger (Penske) didn’t want us to go out. I think (Alexander) Rossi is the one who could break up the all-Penske front row, but I think one of us (Penske) will get the pole.” Continue reading Team Penske Flexes Muscle in Indy 500 Qualifying Day 1

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McLaughlin Dominates for Second Straight Barber IndyCar Win

Scott McLaughlin dominated the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park, leading 58 of 90 laps to win for the second straight year at the 2.3-mile road course. The 29-year-old New Zealander executed a three-stop pit strategy to perfection in his No. 3 Team Penske Chevrolet to claim his first victory of the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series season. After a challenging week that saw him controversially disqualified from the opener, McLaughlin bounced back by outpacing teammate Will Power, who finished second. Rookie Linus Lundqvist earned an impressive third-place finish for Chip Ganassi Racing. With the win, Colton Herta takes over the championship lead as the series now heads to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the month of May. Continue reading McLaughlin Dominates for Second Straight Barber IndyCar Win

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Fuel Strategy Masterclass: Dixon Pulls Off Stunning Long Beach Win

Scott Dixon won the Acura Long Beach Grand Prix with a strategic single pit stop, saving fuel over 34 laps. Despite starting 8th, Dixon’s smart driving, including short-shifting and conservation tactics, secured an unlikely victory. This showcased his exceptional skill in managing fuel, adding to his impressive career record of 57 IndyCar wins. Continue reading Fuel Strategy Masterclass: Dixon Pulls Off Stunning Long Beach Win

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Palou Dominates for Lucrative $500K Win at Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge

In a race where tire strategy played a major role, Alex Palou’s pure speed prevailed as he dominated the Sprint for the Purse at The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge on Sunday. The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion led all 20 laps from the pole position in his No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to claim a $500,000 payday for the non-points exhibition victory. … Continue reading Palou Dominates for Lucrative $500K Win at Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge

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Felix Rosenqvist and Alex Palou Claim Poles for $1 Million Challenge Heat Races

Felix Rosenqvist and Alex Palou claimed pole positions in Saturday’s qualifying for The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge. Rosenqvist secured the pole for the first heat race, while Palou took the pole for the second heat race. Winners will start from the front row for the 20-lap feature race, offering a $500,000 prize. Windy conditions presented challenges during qualifying. Live coverage on Sunday at 12:30 pm ET. Continue reading Felix Rosenqvist and Alex Palou Claim Poles for $1 Million Challenge Heat Races

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Alex Palou Sizzles in Thermal Club Test Sessions

The familiar sight of Alex Palou leading the way greeted NTT INDYCAR SERIES teams and fans on Friday during the opening day of testing at The Thermal Club near Palm Springs, California. The reigning series champion picked up right where he left off last season, pacing both practice sessions on the challenging 17-turn, 3.067-mile road course. Palou’s best overall lap of 1 minute, 39.3373 seconds … Continue reading Alex Palou Sizzles in Thermal Club Test Sessions

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$1 Million on the Line in Unique INDYCAR Challenge Event

One of the most unique and lucrative events in recent INDYCAR history takes place this weekend with The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge in Southern California. Not since the Marlboro Challenge in 1992 has the sport put on a special non-points exhibition race with such a massive purse on the line. The made-for-TV showcase gets underway Friday with two days of crucial open testing around … Continue reading $1 Million on the Line in Unique INDYCAR Challenge Event

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