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NASCAR and MotoGP would benefit from crossover weekend, say Trackhouse stars

The duo was at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas on Friday to watch Trackhouse’s new MotoGP team in action, as they are racing in the same state this weekend at NASCAR’s Texas Motor Speedway event in Fort Worth.

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Wheldon Jr hailed as big talent by team boss after winning debut

Sebastian Wheldon, who was two years old when his IndyCar champion father was killed in the tragic Las Vegas race in 2011, won two of the three races in last weekend’s opening round of the USF Juniors series at NOLA Motorsports Park, and was second in the other.

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The F1 legend who impressed in a short-lived McLaren partnership

Stefan Johansson drove for 10 different teams in Formula 1 before enjoying a successful IndyCar and sportscar career, capped by victory at Le Mans in 1997 with Tom Kristensen and Michele Alboreto. Now 67, the Swede points to a driver that he only partnered for 16 races, but someone he…

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Remainder of Indy 500 Open Test cancelled due to rain

Although six hours of testing was expected to resume at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Thursday at 10am local time, IndyCar already called off any activities after lingering showers and an unpromising forecast have forced an early end to the two-day event.Rain also put an early end to Wednesday’s on-track…

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Kyle Larson Prepares For Indianapolis 500 Debut Challenge

Kyle Larson, NASCAR champion, prepares for his Indianapolis 500 debut, showcasing his versatility and determination in the world of motorsports.

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Larson: "There's still a lot left to learn" after Wednesday's Indy 500 test

Despite a rain-shortened day, Larson was still able to complete 47 laps – with 43 logged in the morning’s two-hour session – around the 2.5-mile superspeedway. In the end, he was able to put down a best lap of 226.384 mph to vault the No. 17 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet to second…

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IndyCar evaluating pitlanes after Prema addition expands field to 29 for 2025

Prema Racing became the latest team to declare a full-time commitment to North America’s premier open-wheel championship on Tuesday, with a two-car entry for 2025.

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IndyCar evaluating pitlanes as Prema addition expands car count for 2025

Prema Racing became the latest team to declare a full-time commitment to North America’s premier open-wheel championship, announcing on Tuesday intent to field two entries for 2025.

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Prema determined 'not to be just a number' on IndyCar switch

The most successful junior single-seater team of recent years on the European ladder announced this week that it will combine its programmes in Formula 2, Formula 3, the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine and various Formula 4 championships with a move into the US open-wheel scene next year.

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The inside story of what really makes four IndyCar greats tick

With over 200 starts in premier U.S. open-wheel racing series for a vast array of teams, Oriol Servia has a unique insight into some of the top racers of the 2000s. The Catalan, who was born in Pals near Barcelona, has enjoyed a remarkably lengthy and varied racing career – which…

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Prema to join IndyCar Series from 2025

Its expansion into North America's premier open-wheel championship is a notable move for one of the most successful junior formula programmes in history, which has 80 titles and counting over its 40 years in operation.

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Wickens hospitalised after major Nurburgring crash

Wickens – who suffered a serious spinal cord injury in an IndyCar crash at Pocono in 2018 that left him paraplegic – was making his debut in the series, sharing a Target SRL-entered Hyundai Elantra N with his fellow Canadian co-driver Mark Wilkins.

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Wickens hospitalized after major Nurburgring Nordschleife crash

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How a university partnership is helping an IndyCar underdog

While the organisation remains the youngest team in North America’s premier open-wheel championship, the ascension further up the grid is made even more impressive considering the lack of any technical alliance with the series' powerhouse outfits.

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Purdue partnership paying IndyCar dividends for Juncos Hollinger Racing

While the organization remains the youngest team on North America’s premier open-wheel championship, the ascension further up the grid is made even more impressive considering the lack of any technical alliance with the series' powerhouse outfits.

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Chevrolet reveals insight to 2024 IndyCar engine package gains

The challenging 1.8-mile, 14-turn temporary street circuit saw the bow-tie brand put together a 1-2-3-4 sweep, led by Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden, who led 92 of 100 laps from pole to seize the victory.

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Chevrolet reveals insight to 2024 IndyCar motor package gains

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What’s new on Peacock in August 2024

Everything that’s new on Peacock in August — What to Watch picks the TV shows and movies to add to your watch list.

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The good, bad, and ugly of IndyCar's half-baked exhibition race

Was this really the best North America’s premier open-wheel championship could do? And at what cost?

Motorsport

Rasmussen, Siegel and Simpson complete oval rookie testing at Texas

With chilly conditions to start the day, cars didn’t begin taking to the track until 10 a.m. ET (9 a.m. local time). There was no group running, which allowed each driver to maximize track time get approved to take part in the Indianapolis 500 Open Test in two weeks.

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Introducing the IndyCar junior race winner still too young to join GB3

One of the hottest new talents in this year’s GB3 Championship won’t even be contesting the first two race weekends, but he’s a race winner already this season on the IndyCar support bill.

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IndyCar drivers offer ideas and format tweaks for Thermal exhibition race

Last weekend’s non-points exhibition at the 3.067-mile, 17-turn circuit featured nine hours of testing ahead of qualifying to set the field for two heat races, with the top six advancing into a 20-lap, two-segment main event.

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Drivers offer thoughts on Thermal exhibition, ideas on format changes

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Lundqvist: IndyCar right to experiment with Thermal $1m Challenge race

Lundqvist was the best-placed rookie in the non-championship round on Sunday, finishing sixth in the two-segment main event that had a $500,000 prize on the line after a straightforward drive – starting and finishing fourth – in the second heat race.

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