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Kyle Busch Honored at Indy 500 ❤️

NASCAR legend given special tribute during 18th lap 🎥

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Caitlin Clark at Indy 500 🤩

Fever star reports live from red carpet after being named grand marshal for race 🎥

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Indy 500 Lineup and Preview 🏁

Can Alex Palou go back-to-back? Tap in for race favorites and top challengers 📲

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Clark to Marshal Indy 500 🏎️

WNBA star making appearance at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday

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Katherine Legge to Attempt History 🏎️

Aiming to be first woman to complete Indy 500 and NASCAR event on same day

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In memoriam: Racers we lost in 2025 | RACER

As we prepare to usher in the new year, we take a moment to salute some of the key figures from the world of motorsport that we farewelled in 2025, listed in chronological order of their passing.

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The RACER Mailbag, December 31 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.NOTE: The...

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The RACER Mailbag, December 24 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.NOTE: Kelly...

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Meyer Shank's longest-serving employees are now Rolex owners | RACER

Christmas arrived a few days early for Meyer Shank Racing's most tenured employees.Team owners Michael Shank and Jim Meyer had a surprise waiting for Darin Pigg (gearbox specialist of 30-plus years), Ralph Lohr (truck driver/logistics of 26 years), Justin Harnisfager (mechanic, crew chief of 20 years), Jason Givens (team manager...

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Dario Franchitti returning to racing with Mercedes GT3 EVO | RACER

Three-time Indy winner will partner with World Touring Car champ Rob Huff at the Michelin 24H Dubai on Jan. 17-18.

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The RACER Mailbag, December 17 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.NOTE: Kelly...

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Penske readies for 60th anniversary celebrations | RACER

Team Penske will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2026.

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The RACER Mailbag, December 10 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.Q: Another...

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Marcus Ericsson to run Rolex 24 with WTR Lamborghini | RACER

2022 Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson will make his third start in the Rolex 24 At Daytona in January, driving the No. 45 Wayne Taylor Racing Lamborghini.

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IMS to launch docuseries on track resurfacing project | RACER

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has turned its recent repaving of Turn 2 into a history lesson that will be released in a multi-part docuseries starting on Dec. 8.

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The RACER Mailbag, December 3 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.Q: Do...

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Ex-Penske chief Cindric taking time to ponder opportunities in and out of motorsports | RACER

"I've had some interesting inquiries within and outside of motorsport, but I haven't committed anything yet to speak of."

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The RACER Mailbag, November 26 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.Q: Thinking...

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Mike Hull joins speaker line-up for Race Industry Week | RACER

Mike Hull, Managing Director, Chip Ganassi Racing, has joined the lineup of featured speakers for the 6th Annual Race Industry Week, taking place Monday through Thursday, December 1-4, 2025. No charge to attend. Click here to register.Race Industry Week is brought to you by EPARTRADE and RACER. For more information,...

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Palou becomes 112th face on Borg-Warner Trophy | RACER

Alex Palou has become the 76th different driver and 112th face overall to be affixed to the legendary Borg-Warner Trophy, following his triumph in May's 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.

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The RACER Mailbag, November 19 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.Q: Why...

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Marcus Ericsson teaming up with brother Hampus for Michelin 12H Malaysia | RACER

2022 Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson and his twin brother Hampus will race together for the very first time at the Michelin 12H Malaysia, held on December 6 at Petronas Sepang International Circuit.The Ericsson brothers (pictured above at IMS in September) will drive the No. 63 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2,...

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Why Hunter-Reay's Indy 500 ride with Arrow McLaren is a win-win | RACER

Ryan Hunter-Reay's Indy 500 deal with Arrow McLaren gives him a great shot at a second Borg-Warner Trophy - and gives the team a bank of experience and knowledge that could bring benefits well beyond the month of May.

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Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indy 500 | RACER

Ryan Hunter-Reay will join Arrow McLaren for the month of May and chase his second Indianapolis 500 win while attempting to bring the team its first.

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The RACER Mailbag, November 12 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.Q: Any...

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"We're going to need new tires. The camera car is going to smoke us" - Erich Joiner, director | RACER

Director Erich Joiner had a problem: camera cars were too slow. At least, too slow for his liking."I always got frustrated when Honda would ask me to shoot something," he recalls. "I remember shooting with Mario Andretti at Fontana, and typically you'd get out there in the camera car with...

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Thanksgiving the new Halloween for Dale Coyne as it nears second driver signing | RACER

As Dale Coyne told RACER in early October, he hoped to have his second driver signed "by Halloween," but with unanticipated delays that emerged, he says "Thanksgiving is my new target."Reigning Indy NXT champion Dennis Hauger from Andretti Global is already in place with Coyne as part of a new...

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Gainbridge renews Indy 500 partnership | RACER

The Indianapolis 500 will continue to be presented by Gainbridge under a contract extension fashioned between the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the financial services company.

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The RACER Mailbag, November 5 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.Q: Conspiracy...

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Boisson moves to Arrow McLaren to lead damper program | RACER

Olivier Boisson has joined Arrow McLaren as its new Head of Damper Engineering.The race-winning race engineer reunites with former KV Racing driver Tony Kanaan, who leads Arrow McLaren as its team principal, and brings his formidable skills to a team that's in the midst of a number of personnel changes...

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Ed Carpenter Racing lawsuit against former sponsor Ault dismissed | RACER

Ed Carpenter Racing's lawsuit against former sponsor Todd Ault and his associated businesses has been dismissed.

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Al Speyer 1950-2025 | RACER

The man who brought Firestone back to open-wheel racing has died.

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Marco Andretti retires from racing: "I am very much at peace with the next chapter in my life" | RACER

Marco Andretti has turned the final lap in a motor racing career that spanned three decades.

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The RACER Mailbag, October 29 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.Q: Is...

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Droplight expands sponsorship of Foster RLL entry | RACER

The arrival of Droplight as a new primary sponsor for Louis Foster's No. 45 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda in May has expanded into a new multi-year relationship with RLL.

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USF Pro Championships announces 2026 schedules | RACER

52 races and six new events on deck for open-wheel development series.

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The RACER Mailbag, October 22 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.Q: What...

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"People would love to see an American back in F1. But we have to be good" - Herta on F2 move | RACER

For a number of weeks it has been clear that Colton Herta was set for a move to Formula 2, but until the team was officially confirmed, it remained just a plan. Now the final piece of the puzzle is in place.

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Racers Unchained: Jeff Ward | RACER

In this episode of Racers Unchained, Paul Tracy interviews Jeff Ward, known for his rare success across multiple disciplines. Ward first rose to fame as a seven-time AMA Motocross and Supercross Champion, becoming one of the sport's most dominant riders in the 1980s. After retiring from two wheels, he seamlessly...

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The RACER Mailbag, October 15 | RACER

Q: I'm curious what happened to the final three episodes of the 2025 season of 100 Days to Indy (Season 3). The first three episodes aired before the 500. The final three episodes were supposed to run at the end of the season and cover the final championship run. Did...

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Daly charting next course after JHR announcement | RACER

With Rinus VeeKay positioned as Juncos Hollinger Racing's lead driver, he's again left looking for for opportunities among the few remaining teams with openings.

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VeeKay joins Juncos Hollinger Racing | RACER

The 25-year-old returns to the team founded by Ricardo Juncos where he won the 2018 USF Pro 2000 championship and went on to place second for the team in Indy NXT.

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Tracy inducted into Ontario Sports Hall of Fame | RACER

Paul Tracy is among this year's inductees into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame. The 2003 Champ Car champion was the sole motorsports representative in a class that also included multiple world record-holding swimmer Summer McIntosh and the 2019 NBA championship-winning Toronto Raptors team."I am honored to be inducted into...

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The RACER Mailbag, October 8 | RACER

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Racers Unchained: Bryan Herta | RACER

In this episode of Racers Unchained, Paul Tracy sits down with Bryan Herta to revisit some of the most defining moments in open-wheel racing. From being nicknamed "Hertamania" at Laguna Seca to his mastery of the Corkscrew, Herta shares why he excelled there and what it meant in an era...

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Blackbird 66 Mk.1: the racecar reimagined, by JR Hildebrand | RACER

The last time I spoke with him on the record, the Big Eagle said it best. "Take the wings off, and give them an engine that sings."

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The RACER Mailbag, October 1 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.Q: So...

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Is Kaku Ohta Honda's next big star? | RACER

After five races in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, racing fans in North America have gotten to know a little bit about Kakunoshin Ohta, the young man who's being touted as Honda's next homegrown racing superstar of the international circuit.He goes by "Kaku" here in the U.S., the way Toranosuke...

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Engineer Cowdin joins Arrow McLaren | RACER

Veteran race engineer and engineering leader Eric Cowdin has joined Arrow McLaren.Cowdin arrives at the team led by Tony Kanaan from Ed Carpenter Racing, where he served as competition director for the last two seasons and helped ECR make a welcome return to victory lane in August with Christian Rasmussen...

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Palou's modeling assignment | RACER

Alex Palou and sculptor Will Behrends have revealed the full-size clay model that will be used as the basis for his likeness on the legendary Borg-Warner Trophy. The bas-relief image will be in honor of his victory in May's 109th running of the Indianapolis, and he will become the 112th...

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The RACER Mailbag, September 17 | RACER

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The RACER Mailbag, September 10 | RACER

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F1 drivers back Herta ambitions over potential F2 switch | RACER

A number of Formula 1 drivers have backed Colton Herta to get to grips with racing in Europe quickly if he pairs his new Cadillac test driver role with a Formula 2 program.

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An inglorious end to a glorious partnership | RACER

Will Power's long and immensely successful tenure at Team Penske is over. The team's decision to cut him loose doesn't compute, writes David Malsher-Lopez

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The RACER Mailbag, September 3 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.NOTE: We...

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VeeKay departs Dale Coyne Racing | RACER

Dale Coyne Racing is seeking a new lead driver."We've let Dale know Rinus (VeeKay) isn't coming back," VeeKay's agent Adrian Sussman confirmed to RACER. "We also said how much we appreciated everything that Dale did for Rinus, and I think it goes both ways. Rinus definitely helped Dale's team get...

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Penske announces Power departure | RACER

Will Power's tenure with Team Penske has reached its long-anticipated end. Power's replacement, which is expected to be David Malukas - who Penske signed late in 2024 and installed with technical affiliate AJ Foyt Racing to develop in 2025 - was not named in the announcement.The 44-year-old Australian leaves Roger...

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Daly eyeing a future with JHR after triumphant run in Nashville | RACER

Conor Daly was miserable throughout most of Saturday at Nashville Speedway. His No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevy didn't handle to his liking and when it was time to qualify, its speed was missing.Starting 24th, Daly put in one of his patented performances as he ripped through the field to...

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Lundgaard's oval prowess steadily increasing | RACER

Christian Lundgaard's skills as an oval racer continue to be sharpened with each increasingly impressive performance.The Arrow McLaren driver finished seventh at the Indianapolis 500 in May, improved to a sixth at the final Iowa Speedway race, backed that up with another sixth-place result last weekend at Milwaukee, and just...

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O'Ward leads first practice at Nashville | RACER

Pato O'Ward was the fastest to start the Nashville Speedway weekend in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevy with a lap of 202.357mph to set himself apart from the rest of the field which fell below the 202mph mark. "That feels good," O'Ward said. "Happy to go with that into...

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Discussions underway for possible Herta move to F2 in 2026 | RACER

Colton Herta could be on the move to Formula 2 in 2026 in order to chase more Super License points for a future Formula 1 drive, RACER understands.

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Lapping Nashville Superspeedway with Craig Hampson | RACER

Andretti Global shone in qualifying and the race at Nashville Speedway last year, but as the team's chief engineer Craig Hampson explains, that's no guarantee of excellence this weekend, because the goalposts have shifted...

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"No truth at all" to Palou/Red Bull F1 rumors | RACER

In late May, Alex Palou was receiving plenty of attention within the Formula 1 paddock as a result of his Indy 500 victory. In that case, the spotlight was an appreciation of his achievements, as he wasn't in contention for one of the Cadillac seats.Those rides have now officially gone...

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The RACER Mailbag, August 27 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.Q: When...

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Milwaukee showed Palou's short oval mastery is complete | RACER

Alex Palou led 194 laps of 275 on the way to winning the second Iowa Speedway race, and 199 of 250 last weekend in a runner-up performance at Milwaukee.Throw in the 14 laps he led at the Indianapolis 500 - not many, but definitely the ones that counted - while...

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Dixon tops final practice at the Milwaukee Mile | RACER

Scott Dixon led the final practice session for Sunday's Snap-on 250 at the Milwaukee Mile, posting a top lap of 158.712mph in the No. 9 Honda.AJ Foyt Racing's David Malukas was second in the No. 4 Chevy (154.871mph) ahead of Arrow McLaren's Nolan Siegel in the No. 6 Chevy (154.514mph),...

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Miller returns with Abel for Milwaukee | RACER

Jacob Abel will carry sponsorship from the Miller Brewing Company during this weekend's Snap-on 250 at the Milwaukee Mile.

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The RACER Mailbag, August 20 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.Q: Setting...

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Coyne confident of retaining VeeKay for 2026 | RACER

Dale Coyne is interested in continuing with Rinus VeeKay. VeeKay is interested in continuing with Coyne. Now the two need to come to an agreement to keep the Dutchman in the No. 18 Honda and maintain their amazing form that has Dale Coyne Racing chasing its first top 10 finish...

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Armstrong signs contract extension with Meyer Shank | RACER

Meyer Shank Racing is keeping its band together for 2026 with the signing of rising talent Marcus Armstrong to an extension that will maintain his place in the No. 66 Honda alongside Felix Rosenqvist.The New Zealander currently sits ninth in the championship on the strength of 10 top 10 finishes...

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The RACER Mailbag, August 13 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.Q: I...

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Rahal, RLL buoyed by strongest run of the season | RACER

Graham Rahal shot from 22nd to fourth at the BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland to earn his best finish of the season and the top result of 2025 for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.

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Palou era becomes official after Portland title wrap-up | RACER

The Alex Palou Era was made official on Sunday at Portland International Raceway where the Spaniard and his No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda team completed a season for the ages.

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Arrow McLaren consistently breaking curses | RACER

"We're finally breaking curses at certain circuits that have always been a very tough challenge..." - Pato O'Ward

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Arrow McLaren scores a 1-2 in Portland qualifying | RACER

Christian Lundgaard carried speed over to qualifying to earn his third career pole position and first since joining Arrow McLaren, but teammate Pato O'Ward will start from pole Sunday.

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Herta tops second Portland practice | RACER

Colton Herta was fastest in the second practice session at Portland International Raceway. The Andretti Global driver produced a 58.4238s lap in the No. 26 Honda in the final run before qualifying.

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MSR looks to build on music tie-in approach | RACER

Striking deals with the numerous rock, soul, and country artists who've adorned the car driven by Felix Rosenqvist in partnership with Sirius XM is the first stop in the process for Mike Shank.

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The RACER Mailbag, August 6 | RACER

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If only these these races had onboard cameras... | RACER

On the 40th anniversary of the first use of in-car cameras in F1, David Malsher-Lopez looks back through history at races where he wishes similar technology had been available.

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New RACER magazine puts Palou, Piastri in the spotlight | RACER

We're calling this The Breakthrough Issue, but it could well have been The Delivering on Their Obvious Potential Issue. Not as snappy, but it fits the bill.

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The RACER Mailbag, July 30 | RACER

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Palou heaps praises upon his favorite facility after Laguna win | RACER

Josef Newgarden has Iowa Speedway where he's won seven times and enters every event on the bullring oval as the pre-race favorite. Alex Palou has WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca where he's won three times from five starts and has an average finishing position of 1.6.He didn't lead on debut at...

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Palou runs away with another one at Laguna Seca | RACER

The Alex Palou Show rolled through the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey and dominated the field as he led 84 of 95 laps, pushed the lead out to between 5-7s with ease and took his eighth victory of the year at Laguna Seca.

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Palou working up to being a modern day Laguna Seca master | RACER

It's back-to-back pole positions for Alex Palou at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. He's also the defending race winner. The triumph in 2024 was a comparatively normal affair where the driver of the No. 10 Honda beat Andretti Global's Colton Herta to the checkered flag by 1.978s.Recent success followed a modest...

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O'Ward reveling in fightback | RACER

With 100 points to catch and 101 or more needed to overtake the Spaniard, O'Ward is doing the only thing he can, and that's to push like hell and create opportunities to beat the nearly faultless Chip Ganassi Racing driver over the final four races of the season.

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Laguna's new surface wearing in and feeling like the old days again | RACER

Colton Herta and Arrow McLaren rival Christian Lundgaard believe the once-new surface is starting to degrade and behave like the former surface which was notorious for causing high wear as tires slid.

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O'Ward leads loopy opening Laguna practice | RACER

Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward paced the field with a 1m09.207s in the No. 5 Chevy as he sampled Firestone's fastest red-banded alternate tires on a qualifying simulation run.

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Ferrucci ready to go for Laguna | RACER

Santino Ferrucci says his injured right hand has mostly healed from the morning warmup crash on Sunday at Toronto.

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Expansion options considered for Cusick Motorsports | RACER

Don Cusick is actively charting the future of Cusick Motorsports and has an array of options to consider for an expansion into Indy NXT and a return at next year's Indianapolis 500.

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Rosenqvist to carry Grateful Dead tribute logo at Laguna Seca, Portland | RACER

Thanks to the union between SiriusXM and Meyer Shank Racing, The Dead are making a return this weekend in the form of a wild tie-dye design on the No. 60 Honda.

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The RACER Mailbag, July 23 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.Q: Why...

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Rossi left speechless after wall kiss ends catastrophically in Toronto | RACER

It wasn't the fact that Alexander Rossi hit the wall with the right-rear wheel on the exit of Toronto's Turn 11 - because the Ed Carpenter Racing driver was one of many to have his car surf over the giant bumps leading onto the Honda Indy Toronto's front straight -...

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Ilott's struggles come good with eighth in Toronto | RACER

Callum Ilott was understandably glum after hitting the Iowa Speedway walls twice in two days with the No. 90 PREMA Racing Chevy, and while his eighth-place finish in Toronto wasn't a cause for exuberant celebrations, it did represent his best result of the year and the best for PREMA Racing...

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Ferrucci withdraws from Toronto after warm-up crash | RACER

A hard crash during morning warm-up for Santino Ferrucci has left the No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing Chevy with significant damage to repair, its driver with an injured had, and led team president Larry Foyt to withdraw the car from today's Honda Indy Toronto race."Just an unfortunate incident this morning...

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Kirkwood 'gave away a pole' with Fast Six wiggle in Toronto | RACER

On one hand, Kyle Kirkwood's car control is an otherworldly thing to behold. On the other, the unplanned demonstration of drifting through Toronto's Turn 8 at the start of his flying lap on Saturday ended any hope of earning pole position.The visuals were remarkable, as the tail of the No....

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Herta stays a cut above and blasts to Toronto pole | RACER

Andretti Global owned last year's Honda Indy Toronto event with the pole and victory for Colton Herta, added two more street course victories this season with Kyle Kirkwood, and showed no signs of slowing on Saturday with Herta posting the quickest lap of the weekend to secure pole in the...

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Turn off the lights, the party's almost over (but don't go home just yet) | RACER

It's slightly premature to begin singing "Turn out the lights, the party's over," but start warming your vocal cords because Alex Palou's championship lead is close to insurmountable.

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Herta to the top in Saturday Toronto practice | RACER

Saturday morning's practice session for the Honda Indy Toronto was a testament to track evolution as the fastest early lap set by Rahal Letterman Lanigan's Louis Foster was improved by a full 1.7 seconds as Andretti Global's Colton Herta set the pace.

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Toronto makes Turn 3 changes overnight | RACER

The city of Toronto was busy overnight applying new asphalt to the braking zone at Turn 3, which serves as the most popular passing location at the Honda Indy Toronto street circuit.

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Dixon hit with six-place grid penalty for Toronto | RACER

Scott Dixon will start Sunday's Honda Indy Toronto with a six-spot grid penalty applied to his qualifying position after an unapproved engine change was performed following last weekend's Iowa Speedway doubleheader.

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The Diuguid era at Team Penske starts now | RACER

"Sometimes evolution is a natural iterative process, and sometimes it comes with a lot of pain," says Team Penske's new boss. "And in this situation, it's coming with a lot of pain."

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Racers Unchained with Paul Tracy: Arie Luyendyk, The Flying Dutchman | RACER

In this high-octane episode of Racers Unchained, host Paul Tracy sits down with Dutch motorsport legend Arie Luyendyk - a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner whose fearless driving and record-breaking speed earned him the nickname "The Flying Dutchman." This episode offers an unfiltered look at one of racing's most enduring figures,...

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The RACER Mailbag, July 16 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week. Q:...

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Armstrong showing Shank just what he wanted to see | RACER

"With Marcus, I said to him at the beginning of the weekend, 'Give give me something," Mike Shank says. "'I feel like you're doing so good, Marcus, but give me something,' and he did."

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Ed Carpenter Racing plans new race shop | RACER

Ed Carpenter Racing will build a new shop in the city of Westfield, Ind., with the intent to break ground in 2026 and move into the 76,000-square-foot building in 2027.

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Juncos Hollinger "assessing the damage" after hauler catches fire | RACER

Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Sting Ray Robb had a weekend to forget in Iowa after a quiet run to 22nd on Saturday, and a 23rd to close the doubleheader when a hard crash left the No. 77 Chevy in a poor state on Sunday.Matters worsened for the Indiana-based team after...

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Andretti team investigating Iowa tire failures | RACER

It was the right-front tire that failed on Kyle Kirkwood's Andretti Global Honda on Saturday at Iowa Speedway, and while his No. 27 Honda made it to the finish line unscathed on Sunday, Kirkwood's teammates weren't as fortunate as similar right-front tire failures led to crashes for Marcus Ericsson and...

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Iowa brings an up-and-down ride to Team Penske | RACER

Sunday at Iowa Speedway must have felt like June's World Wide Technologies Raceway race all over again for Team Penske. Its Chevy-powered trio of Josef Newgarden, Will Power and Scott McLaughlin had the speed to fill the WWTR podium, but misfortune knocked each driver out of a winnable race to...

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Palou snatches second career oval win in Iowa | RACER

Alex Palou won a wild Farm To Fresh 275 at Iowa Speedway as the Racing Gods favored the Spaniard, punished Team Penske, and turned the table on Chevy's 1-2-3-4 from Saturday with a Honda 1-2-3 on Sunday.

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Newgarden, Palou share Iowa Speedway poles | RACER

Josef Newgarden will start on pole for Saturday's Synk 275 at Iowa Speedway with the No. 2 Team Penske Chevy. Alex Palou had the inverse with the No. 10 CGR Honda, where he'll start fourth for race one and captured pole for race two.

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McLaughlin leads Iowa practice | RACER

Friday's intense weather, which included a tornado within sight at Iowa Speedway, was traded for a warm 75 degrees and problem-free running to start a busy Saturday.

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The RACER Mailbag, July 9 | RACER

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER's writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 3pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week. Q:...

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"This is a rebirth for me": VeeKay finding his happy place at Coyne | RACER

Rinus VeeKay continues to produce astounding performances in his first season with Dale Coyne Racing.Coming off five years at Ed Carpenter Racing, where the young Dutchman stood out on a few occasions each year but rarely made big and sustained impressions, the 24-year-old is in the midst of a personal...

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Dixon's engineer Goldberg looking to build on Mid-Ohio win | RACER

Brad Goldberg earned his first victory as Scott Dixon's race engineer at Mid-Ohio on Sunday, and it took place at the perfect place for the pair of Chip Ganassi Racing veterans.Goldberg rose to prominence as Marcus Ericsson's race engineer - the pair won four races together, including the 2022 Indianapolis...

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Mid-Ohio shows Palou is still human after all | RACER

Alex Palou has performed like a machine this year while winning three poles, six races, and leading many of them with ease. But Sunday at Mid-Ohio proved he's human after turning a surefire win into a loss while running by himself with five laps left to run.A moment's loss of...

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Dixon cashes in on Palou bobble at Mid-Ohio | RACER

Alex Palou had an easy lead of four seconds in hand with five laps to go at the Honda Indy 200 and threw his seventh victory of the season away with an unforced error.

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Palou pulls out more points with Mid-Ohio pole | RACER

Alex Palou found plenty of grip on the heat-soaked Mid-Ohio track surface to secure his third pole position of the year with a blazing lap of 1m05.021s in the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda.

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Kirkwood fires off fast in Friday practice at Mid-Ohio | RACER

Kyle Kirkwood headed the 27-deep field on Friday at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio as his Andretti Global team opened the event with exceptional pace shown across all three of its cars.Kirkwood generated a lap of 1m05.827s in the No. 27 Honda to comfortably lead Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward...

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Engineering change for Ericsson | RACER

Starting this weekend in Mid-Ohio, the Swede will work with Dave Seyffert in place of Olivier Boisson with the hope of salvaging the remainder of his season.

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Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath to adorn Rosenqvist's No. 60 Honda at Mid-Ohio | RACER

Meyer Shank Racing's latest music-themed livery done with sponsor SiriusXM will feature Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath.

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Juncos Hollinger looking to F1 tech alliance | RACER

Juncos Hollinger Racing is seeking a technical alliance with a Formula 1 team.

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Toyota named Foundational Partner of Arlington GP | RACER

Grand Prix of Arlington officials announced Friday that Toyota signed on as its first Foundational Partner for the inaugural race weekend, taking place March 13-15, 2026.Through this partnership, Toyota will bring its single-make Toyota GAZOO Racing North America GR Cup Series to the Grand Prix of Arlington, featuring two races...

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Daly leads 21-car Iowa Speedway test | RACER

Juncos Hollinger Racing driver produced an unofficial best lap of 181.315mph in the No. 76 Chevy ahead of Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou.

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The RACER Mailbag, June 25 | RACER

Your questions, rants and raves about the world of racing this week.

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VeeKay and DCR rebounding together in 2025 | RACER

Rinus VeeKay's career was in a freefall. Cut loose from Ed Carpenter without warning after five seasons, the young Dutchman spent the closing months of 2024 and opening to 2025 watching open seats get filled and his chances of return fade with each signing.As the first race approached on March...

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Drivers compliment Firestone for Road America performance | RACER

Some of the road races and street course events to open the season were snoozers because Firestone's tires degraded too quickly or not fast enough, but there were no significant complaints coming out of the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America.

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Wanser 'didn't know we were on the right strategy until 10 to go' | RACER

Alex Palou and his race strategist Barry Wanser have an amazing connection that's led to three championships, an Indianapolis 500 victory and six wins to far this season, but that doesn't mean they always see eye to eye."I didn't agree with Barry's strategy call," Palou said of the mid-race decision...

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Ferrucci celebrates Road America P3 with Sexton family...and a beer | RACER

Santino Ferruci was visibly moved after securing a podium with the No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing Chevy that wore a tribute livery to the late Marlyne Sexton, who passed last week. Through her Sexton Properties real estate and development business, the car Ferrucci's driven since 2023 has been mostly funded...

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Ilott takes a starring role in Road America qualifying | RACER

PREMA Racing is having one heck of a month.Robert Shwartzman earned pole position at the Indianapolis 500, went on to earn a career-best 10th place finish last weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway, and now teammate Callum Ilott, who led late at WWTR, produced the team's best road course qualifying...

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Rapid rookie Foster 'shaved the mustache and ended up on pole' | RACER

Christian Lundgaard earned his first pole position for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in his 23rd race with the No. 45 Honda, and as his replacement in the car, reigning Indy NXT champion Louis Foster was able to deliver his first pole in just the ninth race of his rookie campaign.RLL...

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Lundgaard tops second practice at Road America | RACER

Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard was the first driver to post a quick lap Saturday morning at Road America during practice for the XPEL Grand Prix and held the top spot after the 45-minute session was completed.

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Kirkwood leads uneventful Friday practice at Road America | RACER

Kyle Kirkwood posted the fastest lap of 1m44.988s in the No. 27 Andretti Global Honda during a reasonably uneventful opening practice at Road America.

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Kirkwood relishing chase of title leader Palou | RACER

Kirkwood was facing a 150-point deficit after Indy, but has cut that in half since.

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In memoriam: Racers we lost in 2025 | RACER

The RACER Mailbag, December 31 | RACER

The RACER Mailbag, December 24 | RACER

Meyer Shank's longest-serving employees are now Rolex owners | RACER

Dario Franchitti returning to racing with Mercedes GT3 EVO | RACER

The RACER Mailbag, December 17 | RACER

Penske readies for 60th anniversary celebrations | RACER

The RACER Mailbag, December 10 | RACER

Marcus Ericsson to run Rolex 24 with WTR Lamborghini | RACER

IMS to launch docuseries on track resurfacing project | RACER

The RACER Mailbag, December 3 | RACER

Ex-Penske chief Cindric taking time to ponder opportunities in and out of motorsports | RACER

The RACER Mailbag, November 26 | RACER

Mike Hull joins speaker line-up for Race Industry Week | RACER

Palou becomes 112th face on Borg-Warner Trophy | RACER

The RACER Mailbag, November 19 | RACER

Marcus Ericsson teaming up with brother Hampus for Michelin 12H Malaysia | RACER

Why Hunter-Reay's Indy 500 ride with Arrow McLaren is a win-win | RACER

Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indy 500 | RACER

The RACER Mailbag, November 12 | RACER

"We're going to need new tires. The camera car is going to smoke us" - Erich Joiner, director | RACER

Thanksgiving the new Halloween for Dale Coyne as it nears second driver signing | RACER

Gainbridge renews Indy 500 partnership | RACER

The RACER Mailbag, November 5 | RACER

Boisson moves to Arrow McLaren to lead damper program | RACER

Ed Carpenter Racing lawsuit against former sponsor Ault dismissed | RACER

Al Speyer 1950-2025 | RACER

Marco Andretti retires from racing: "I am very much at peace with the next chapter in my life" | RACER

The RACER Mailbag, October 29 | RACER

Droplight expands sponsorship of Foster RLL entry | RACER

USF Pro Championships announces 2026 schedules | RACER

The RACER Mailbag, October 22 | RACER

"People would love to see an American back in F1. But we have to be good" - Herta on F2 move | RACER

Racers Unchained: Jeff Ward | RACER

The RACER Mailbag, October 15 | RACER

Daly charting next course after JHR announcement | RACER

VeeKay joins Juncos Hollinger Racing | RACER

Tracy inducted into Ontario Sports Hall of Fame | RACER

The RACER Mailbag, October 8 | RACER

Racers Unchained: Bryan Herta | RACER

Blackbird 66 Mk.1: the racecar reimagined, by JR Hildebrand | RACER

The RACER Mailbag, October 1 | RACER

Is Kaku Ohta Honda's next big star? | RACER

Engineer Cowdin joins Arrow McLaren | RACER

Palou's modeling assignment | RACER

The RACER Mailbag, September 17 | RACER

The RACER Mailbag, September 10 | RACER

F1 drivers back Herta ambitions over potential F2 switch | RACER

An inglorious end to a glorious partnership | RACER

The RACER Mailbag, September 3 | RACER

VeeKay departs Dale Coyne Racing | RACER

Penske announces Power departure | RACER

Daly eyeing a future with JHR after triumphant run in Nashville | RACER

Lundgaard's oval prowess steadily increasing | RACER

O'Ward leads first practice at Nashville | RACER

Discussions underway for possible Herta move to F2 in 2026 | RACER