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Will Power leads Romain Grosjean around IMS during 2023 Indy 500 practice
Rainout Does Little to Diminish May’s Momentum

From the return of Last Chance qualifying to unique opportunities for history to be made, there’s plenty to play for at the 107th Indy 500.

Romain Grosjean races in 2023 Barber IndyCar Grand Prix
How the Fastest Barber Two-Stopper Fell Short of Maiden Win

Romain Grosjean handily beat all other drivers who pitted twice at Barber but could only come within 1.7854 seconds of his first IndyCar win.

Kyle Kirkwood races Scott McLaughlin during the 2023 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Passing Data Reveals Positive Trends Through Season-Opening Races

Here’s how the first three races in 2023 fared through the lens of Ben Hinc’s bespoke “Passing Index” and “Position Passing Index” data points.

Romain Grosjean's No. 51 Honda
Road America Visit Signals Return to Normalcy

This year’s race at Road America gets close to IndyCar’s traditional weekend schedule, suggesting “normal” might not be too far off.

Cars swarm pit lane at IMS
Indy 500 Will Shine in Face of Pandemic

Some things anchor us to the past and show us a window into the future. The Indianapolis 500 is one such thing, and it’s just what we need.

Newgarden leads other cars at Iowa
Frenetic Stretch Hasn’t Dulled On-Track Excitement

On-track action remained intense despite two doubleheaders in six days.

Dixon and Rahal at IMS
Defining ‘Good Race’ in the Aeroscreen Era

It’s not easy to agree on what makes a good race, but comparing passes per mile provides insight as the Aeroscreen era marches on.

Alexander Rossi prepares for 2019 St. Pete Grand Prix
St. Petersburg Returns as 2020 Finale

The temporary street circuit in Florida will host the conclusion of IndyCar’s heavily revised 2020 season.

Ryan Hunter-Reay leads 2019 Texas IndyCar race start
Texas Event Revised for Racing Return

Reduced from approximately 600 kilometers to 300 miles, a race without fans at Texas Motor Speedway will kickstart the 2020 season.