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IndyCar

2025 IndyCar Rookie of the Year Standings Heading to Indy

As we are just a bit over a week away from the greatest spectacle in sports, the Indianapolis 500, we look at the Rookie of the Year standings. Now, five races into the season, there are only three drivers with any standing, despite counting 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson. Only three drivers—Abel, Foster, and Shwartzman — have made all five starts in 2025. … Continue reading 2025 IndyCar Rookie of the Year Standings Heading to Indy

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Rowe Leads with Deegan Pulling Up the Rear in NXT Test

The Chris Griffis Memorial Test is a test event for new teams, drivers, or cars in the INDY NXT Series. It is held on the Indianapolis Motors Speedway Road Course and was held on October 18th this year with cars on track from 9am-4pm. Position car driver Rookie Best Lap 1 99 Myles Rowe 01:15.184 2 28 Dennis Hauger R 01:15.328 3 26 Lochie Hughes … Continue reading Rowe Leads with Deegan Pulling Up the Rear in NXT Test

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IndyCar’s New Charter System

Starting in 2025, the NTT IndyCar Series will join the likes of the NASCAR Cup Series as they establish a new chartered system. 25 entries fielded by 10 owners will be guaranteed starting spots for every race of the season, with the exception of the Indianapolis 500. The first charter system in America’s premier open-wheel racing series locks its terms in long-term until 2031. From … Continue reading IndyCar’s New Charter System

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NASCAR, Xfinity Series

Xfinity Series Playoff Standings Leaving Indy

Stewart-Haas Racing driver Riley Herbst scored his second career Xfinity Series victory at Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. This win locks him into the 2024 Playoffs. Coming into Indy, Herbst held a substantial points cushion over the cutline but the win locks him in. Sammy Smith and Anthony Alfredo both saw the worst side of Indy after both were involved … Continue reading Xfinity Series Playoff Standings Leaving Indy

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Newgarden Leads Larson in Rain-Shortened Indy 500 Practice

The reigning Indy 500 winner, Josef Newgarden, led the field on Wednesday’s Indy 500 practice session. Rain shortened the first day of the Indianapolis 500, presented by Gainbridge Open Test. Of the 1327 laps run by the competitors, Newgarden’s 39.3338-second lap placed him firmly on top of the pilon at 228.811MPH. Newgarden’s time sits at just .4216 seconds and 2.427MPH faster than Rookie and 2021 … Continue reading Newgarden Leads Larson in Rain-Shortened Indy 500 Practice

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