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Today’s question: Which track that has fallen off the INDYCAR SERIES schedule would you most like to see return? Curt Cavin: This one is easy for me: Richmond Raceway (photo, top).

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / November 5

Alessandro De Tullio To Make INDY NXT Debut in 2026 With Foyt

Alessandro De Tullio will make his INDY NXT by Firestone debut in the 2026 season with AJ Foyt Racing, team officials announced Nov. 5. Italian-American De Tullio, 19, is the first driver announced for the Foyt team’s two-car return to the INDYCAR development series in partnership with HMD Motorsports.

IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / November 3

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Kyle Kirkwood News / Field Level Media / November 3

Andretti signs Kyle Kirkwood to multi-year extension

Andretti Global announced a multi-year extension Monday with NTT IndyCar Series driver Kyle Kirkwood, through "2026 and beyond." Specific length of the contract was not revealed by Andretti Global.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / November 3

Kyle Kirkwood Staying Put With New Andretti Global Deal

Andretti Global announced Nov. 3 that five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES race winner Kyle Kirkwood has signed a multiyear contract extension to remain with the team.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / October 31

Fantastic Five of 2025: Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250

Note: This is the last of a five-part series looking back at the five best races of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season – in chronological order – as judged by INDYCAR.com staff writers Curt Cavin, Eric Smith and Paul Kelly, including the writers’ analysis of why those events were great.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / October 30

After Busy October, Plenty of News Still Could Be Made in November

After an October that offered a sneaky number of intriguing NTT INDYCAR SERIES news items, the calendar is set to turn the page. November might not hold as much intrigue as its predecessor, but then again, it might.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / October 30

Influential Firestone Racing Leader Al Speyer Dies at 73

Al Speyer, who helped lead Firestone’s triumphant return to open-wheel racing in the mid-1990s and became an influential motorsports executive during a pivotal period in INDYCAR history, died Oct.

IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / October 29

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IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / October 29

Inside Line: October News with Longest Legs?

Today’s question: In a hectic October of INDYCAR news, what news nugget from this month will we still talk about next summer? Curt Cavin: I’ll remember thinking back to Oct.

IndyCar News / Field Level Media / October 29

Marco Andretti retires from racing, ends run at Indy 500

Marco Andretti announced Wednesday that he has decided to end his career as a race car driver. The 38-year-old grandson of racing legend Mario Andretti has competed in 20 Indianapolis 500s.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / October 29

Marco Andretti Announces Retirement as Driver

Popular Indianapolis 500 and INDYCAR SERIES veteran Marco Andretti announced his retirement as a driver Oct. 29. Andretti, 38, the respective grandson and son of INDYCAR SERIES legends Mario Andretti and Michael Andretti, first competed full time in the INDYCAR SERIES in 2006.

Marco Andretti News / Yardbarker / October 29

Marco Andretti announces retirement from racing

Marco Andretti, former Indy 500 pole winner, announces retirement from racing

His legacy will forever be foremost tied to Indianapolis, where he made the final five starts of his IndyCar career.

Kaulig Racing signs two drivers for 2026 NASCAR Truck Series season

NASCAR driver suspended for Xfinity Series finale after intentionally wrecking competitor at Martinsville

'It's an embarrassment': NASCAR champion slams playoff format if Corey Heim, Connor Zilisch fail to win championships

The '2024 award winners' quiz

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / October 29

Jack Beeton To Drive for HMD Motorsports in 2026 Rookie Season

HMD Motorsports announced Oct. 29 it has signed Australian Jack Beeton as one of its four drivers in the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season. Beeton, 17, brings European open-wheel experience to the team as he makes his debut in the United States and launches his career in the INDYCAR development series.

IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / October 28

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IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / October 28

Test Patterns: Chris Griffis Memorial Test

Myles Rowe began preparation for the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season with ABEL Motorsports during the Chris Griffis Memorial Test on Monday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / October 28

Rivals Admit Peak Alex Palou Will Be Handful Yet Again in 2026

Among the biggest storylines surrounding the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season is if Alex Palou can win a fifth championship, including four in a row. In

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / October 27

2026 St. Petersburg Ticket Renewals Start Tuesday, Oct. 28

The exclusive renewal period begins at 10 a.m. ET Tuesday, Oct. 28 for the 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Fans who purchased 3-Day Grandstand tickets to the 2025 race weekend are eligible and will have until Monday, Nov.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Bruins’ Jordan Harris considering surgery for lower-body injury

The bad news continues to roll in for the Boston Bruins. Depth defenseman Jordan Harris is set to miss “a bit” with a lower-body injury, after stepping up to fill in for the injured Hampus Lindholm.

IndyCar News / Yardbarker / October 15

Rinus VeeKay 'sees ambition' as he joins Juncos Hollinger Racing

Rinus VeeKay joins Juncos Hollinger Racing for 2026 IndyCar campaign

If any NTT IndyCar Series driver deserves to sing Johnny Cash's 1996 hit, "I've Been Everywhere", it's Rinus VeeKay.

Mick Schumacher sees 'good potential' in possible IndyCar career

IndyCar News / Field Level Media / October 15

Rinus VeeKay signs with Juncos Hollinger Racing

Dutch driver Rinus VeeKay has signed with Juncos Hollinger Racing for the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series. VeeKay, 25, competed with Dale Coyne Racing in 2025 following five seasons with Ed Carpenter Racing.

Mick Schumacher News / Yardbarker / October 15

Mick Schumacher sees 'good potential' in possible IndyCar career

After his F1 career fizzled out, the young driver found himself at a crossroads, needing to figure out how he could keep finding the joy in racing.

The '2024 award winners' quiz

Colton Herta News / Total Apex Sports / October 9

Will Buxton Criticizes F1 for Ridiculous Rule After Colton Herta Split

Will Buxton, a Formula 1 broadcaster and media personality, has sparked a new debate on the subject of the racing world by describing the FIA rule on super license as ridiculous and outmoded after a recent effort by Colton Herta to join F1 collapsed.

David Malukas News / Total Apex Sports / September 4

David Malukas Airlifted to Hospital After Unfortunate Brutal Accident At Nashville

Well, here we go again. Another Sunday, another IndyCar driver taking an unexpected helicopter ride courtesy of some questionable racing decisions. This time, it was David Malukas who got the VIP medical transport treatment after a spectacular meeting with the wall at Nashville Superspeedway that had everyone holding their breath.

Scott McLaughlin News / SpeedwayMedia.com / September 1

Scott McLaughlin out-duels Kyffin Simpson for third at Nashville

LEBANON, Tenn. — Scott McLaughlin walked into the deadline room at Nashville Superspeedway with a bottle of champagne in his hand. As he sipped from a plastic cup, he spoke about how bittersweet his podium finish was.