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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Long Beach Boss Jim Michaelian Fondly Remembered

News, notes and quotes from the INDYCAR paddock Friday at Long Beach, including many remembrances of the late Long Beach Grand Prix President and CEO.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Will Power, Andretti Drop Hammer in Opening Long Beach Practice

The two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) led three Andretti Global cars in the top six after the first session for the Acura Long Beach Grand Prix.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Long Beach

Romain Grosjean (photo) has two runner-up finishes in his last three starts at Long Beach, making him a sleeper for victory this Sunday in his No. 18 Dale Coyne Racing entry.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Series Elite Almost Always Rise to Top at Prestigious Long Beach

The top three finishers in last year's Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach (from left), second-place Alex Palou, winner Kyle Kirkwood and third-place Christian Lundgaard -- hold those same spots in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings entering this year's race at Long Beach.
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INDYCAR.com

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Special (De)Livery: Long Beach

The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is one of the biggest races of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. So, plenty of teams are rolling out special liveries this weekend, including this striking scheme on the No. 47 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda of Mick Schumacher (photo).
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Early Title Race Could Ebb, Flow Again at Long Beach

Chip Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon (photo) is a two-time winner of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.
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APR 10, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Hard Winter Work Paying Off for Marcus Ericsson in Pivotal Year

The Swede (photo) is eighth in points and earned his first career NTT P1 Award last month after his first two tough seasons with Andretti Global.
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APR 09, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Ace Strategist Barry Wanser Inspires With Two Wins at Barber

The longtime Chip Ganassi Racing executive and strategist (photo, right) guided Alex Palou (photo, left) to victory March 29 at Barber Motorsports Park shortly after undergoing successful surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his lung.
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APR 09, 2026
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INDYCAR.com

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Toby Sowery Joins AJ Foyt Racing as Reserve Driver

The British driver (photo) has vast experience, including in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, INDY NXT by Firestone and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
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MAR 30, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Alex Palou's blinding pace at Barber Motorsports Park (photo) has helped him lead 160 of 180 laps and earn two victories in the last two trips to the Alabama road course.
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MAR 29, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Kyle Kirkwood Clings To Lead After Another Top Five

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Sunday at Barber, including Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood keeping the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship lead -- but by just two points over Alex Palou.
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MAR 29, 2026
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Tries To Find Positives in Missed Opportunity

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo, left) tried to look at the bright side -- a second-place finish -- after a chance to possibly catch race leader Alex Palou vanished during a slow final pit stop at Barber.