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Andretti Global Rekindles Street Course Dominance at Long Beach

Andretti Global reasserted its dominance on street circuits at the 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, with Kyle Kirkwood and Colton Herta locking out the front row in qualifying. Backed by strong team chemistry, refined hybrid strategy, and a proven setup philosophy, the team now looks poised to challenge Alex Palou’s early-season momentum.

Pato O'Ward climbs into the cockpit of the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet at The Thermal Club.
Arrow McLaren Asserts Control at Thermal as Rivals Stumble in Qualifying

Arrow McLaren swept the front row in qualifying at Thermal, with O’Ward taking pole and Lundgaard starting second. The team’s breakout performance sets up a strong challenge to IndyCar’s traditional powerhouses.

Colton Herta rounds Turns 3 and 4 during qualifying for the 2024 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix.
New Detroit Circuit Better but Still Bumpy in Second Year

Improvements to the modern-day Detroit street circuit were aimed at improving the racing in year two of the downtown return.

Scott Dixon qualifying for 2024 St. Petersburg IndyCar season opener
Midseason Hybrid Deployment Draws Criticism at Season Opener

Christian Lundgaard in particular approached INDYCAR’s latest hybrid introduction plan with considerable skepticism.

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.

Ted Klaus of Honda HPD speaks after the 2019 IndyCar season
Reflecting on a 2019 Conversation With Then-HPD President Ted Klaus

I cornered one of IndyCar’s top executives at the 2019 Laguna Seca finale seeking insight into my burning question: “Does racing even matter?”

Kirkwood leads Dixon through Detroit turn
Kirkwood Remains Focused Despite Rising-Star Status

Kyle Kirkwood opened the weekend at Belle Isle with the fastest IndyCar practice lap and won the GT Daytona pole.

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.