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IndyCar News / Field Level Media / September 6

Scott McLaughlin ends drought in Monterey; Alex Palou revels in 5th title

Scott McLaughlin ended his 2026 IndyCar season with a long-sought victory at the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey before Alex Palou lifted the trophy for the series championship Sunday in Monterey, Calif.

IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / September 5

Watch: Scott McLaughlin's Pole Lap at Laguna Seca | 2026 INDYCAR

IndyCar News / Field Level Media / August 30

Pato O'Ward wins Milwaukee Mile 250 with postponed race still on tap

Pato O'Ward claimed his second victory of the season Sunday by edging Scott McLaughlin at the Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 in West Allis, Wis. The native of Mexico is in a rare position to win two races in one day after Saturday's Snap-on Makers and Fixers 250 was interrupted by heavy rain and postponed to a Sunday finish.

IndyCar News / Yardbarker / August 6

IndyCar's Washington, D.C. debut will be quite memorable

For 236 years, Washington, D.C. has been the site of the most important events in United States history.

'A great relief': With Indy 500 win under his belt, Felix Rosenqvist can rest easy

Phoenix Raceway will host another NASCAR, IndyCar doubleheader in 2027

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IndyCar News / Yardbarker / June 18

Scott McLaughlin: It's on David Malukas to 'get on the horse' after Indy 500 heartbreak

There are few heartbreaks in sports like losing the Indianapolis 500, the most prestigious auto race in the world and one that ensures its winners will forever live on through history.

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IndyCar News / HITC / May 26

Scott McLaughlin’s ‘if I crash’ mentality pushed him to career-best third place finish at Indy 500

Scott McLaughlin admitted that an aggressive “if I crash, I crash” mindset helped fuel his stunning late charge to a career-best third-place finish in the 2026 Indianapolis 500.

IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / May 22

Watch: Scott McLaughlin on Moving Forward After Indy 500 Heartbreak

IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / May 15

Watch: Scott McLaughlin Brings SPEED on Fast Friday | 2026 Indy 500

IndyCar News / Total Pro Sports / March 29

Frightening Scene As IndyCar Driver Scott McLaughlin Crashes Right Through The Metal Fence During High-Speed Crash

Scott McLaughlin walked away from a deadly crash during practice on Saturday, just a year after a tough moment in his career. In 2025, he crashed before the race even started at the Indianapolis 500.

IndyCar News / Athlon Sports / March 28

Scott McLaughlin Involved in Scary Wreck During IndyCar Practice at Barber Motorsports Park

A very scary moment in IndyCar practice today from Barber Motorsports Park. Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske didn't just wreck, his car went through the retaining wall and into a line of trees just on the other side.

INDYCAR Driver Scott McLaughlin Flames NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Friendly fire flew across motorsports social media this week as Scott McLaughlin fired back at his buddy Bubba Wallace after Wallace jokingly mocked McLaughlin’s infamous spin before the start of the 2025 Indianapolis 500.

IndyCar News / Yardbarker / February 28

Scott McLaughlin wins pole for IndyCar season opener in St. Petersburg

Scott McLaughlin won the pole for Sunday's NTT IndyCar Series season opener on the streets of St. Petersburg in Saturday's qualifying session, beating Marcus Ericsson by two one-hundredths of a second.

'Unnecessary': Dario Franchitti reflects on Dan Wheldon's fatal crash at Las Vegas

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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 / SpeedwayMedia.com / September 1, 2025

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.

NASCAR News / EasySportz / July 30, 2025

NASCAR’s SVG Turning Heads With First Oval Win

CONCORD, N.C. — Shane van Gisbergen surged to his first oval race win in the United States, dominating the Pro Legends division at the Cook Out Summer Shootout on July 29, 2025, at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

IndyCar News / Yardbarker / July 9, 2025

As struggles continue to mount, Penske's IndyCar program continues downward slide

In a series he owns, Roger Penske can't buy good luck for his IndyCar operation in 2025.

Patience, experience key for David Malukas as he tries to become IndyCar's 'Yoda'

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IndyCar News / Yardbarker / June 11, 2025

Gatreway provides spoiler to Alex Palou's IndyCar dominance

Gatreway provides opportunity for Scott McLaughlin to spoil Alex Palou's IndyCar dominance

Sunday's NTT IndyCar Series race at Gateway may be exactly the medicine Team Penske and Scott McLaughlin need at this juncture of the 2025 season.

F1's decision to go head-to-head with Indy 500 is a lose-lose for motorsports

Three takeaways from the 2026 Formula One schedule release

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IndyCar News / Yardbarker / May 25, 2025

Watch: Scott McLaughlin wrecks before start of Indianapolis 500

Scott McLaughlin's 2025 Indianapolis 500 ended before it started.

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IndyCar issues major penalty to Team Penske after rules violation in Indianapolis 500 qualifying

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IndyCar News / Yardbarker / May 18, 2025

Indianapolis 500 qualifying goes horribly wrong for Team Penske

A year after sweeping the front row in Indianapolis 500 qualifying, Team Penske came into 2025 looking to repeat the front row sweep.

Hours after harrowing crash, Colton Herta qualifies for 109th Indianapolis 500

Watch: Kyle Larson crashes again in Indianapolis 500 practice

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IndyCar News / The Spun / May 18, 2025

Video: Terrifying Wreck During Indy 500 Practice Sunday

Scott McLaughlin walked away unharmed from a scary crash during Sunday's Indianapolis 500 practice. After notching Saturday's second-best qualifying time, McLaughlin pursued a repeat of last year's pole win.

IndyCar News / Yardbarker / April 24, 2025