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Chip Ganassi Racing has signed Irish-born James Roe and Californian Carson Etter to grow its INDY NXT by Firestone efforts in 2026, joining Bryce Aron and Niels Koolen in the team’s expanded, four-car lineup.

Motor Sports News / Total Apex Sports / December 13

Sunoco Returns to IndyCar Glory with Chip Ganassi Racing and Kyffin Simpson

Specific paint schemes stop you in your tracks. They don’t just represent a sponsor. They represent an era. In American open-wheel racing, few liveries carry the weight, nostalgia, and sheer cool factor of the Sunoco Blue and Yellow.

23XI’s Future in Question as Charter Drama Sparks Talk of Ganassi-Like Exit

Last weekend in Kansas, 23XI Racing suffered a blow. Its team owner, Denny Hamlin, locked horns with its driver, Bubba Wallace, on the final laps of the playoff race.

Watch: Inside the WINNING CULTURE at Chip Ganassi Racing | INDYCAR SERIES

Motor Sports News / FirstSportz / August 28

Chip Ganassi Breaks Silence on Potential NASCAR return

Chip Ganassi has talked about a potential return to NASCAR after leaving the sport in 2021 as a team owner. Ganassi sold his team, Chip Ganassi Racing, to Trackhouse Racing back then and deemed his complete exit.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / August 27

Personal Touch Helps To Extend Ganassi’s Championship Magic

Alex Palou secured his fourth NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship Aug. 10 in the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland presented by askROI. Palou officially receives his third consecutive Astor Challenge Cup trophy following Sunday’s Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix presented by WillScot at Nashville Superspeedway, airing at 2 p.m.

Motor Sports News / F1 on SI / August 27

Chip Ganassi Slams 'Clickbait' Red Bull F1 Story Involving IndyCar Champion

Chip Ganassi has refuted claims that Alex Palou could potentially join Formula 1 with Red Bull. Rumors suggested the newly-crowned four-time IndyCar champion might join forces with Max Verstappen in 2026, but these claims are completely false.

Motor Sports News / Total Apex Sports / August 26

Chip Ganassi Writes Off Alex Palou Move to Red Bull F1: 'It’s Clickbait'

You watch Alex Palou on the track, and it’s like watching a master at work. He’s precise, calm, and devastatingly effective. He doesn’t overdrive the car, he doesn’t make costly mistakes, and when the checkered flag is in sight, he has this uncanny ability to find another gear.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / August 15

Ganassi Team Extends Incredible Run of Titles with Alex Palou’s Magic

This NTT INDYCAR SERIES season has been an Alex Palou coronation, and rightfully so. But there are more champions to celebrate – the men and women who have made Chip Ganassi Racing the dominant organization of this era.

Chip Ganassi Gets a 1-2 Finish at Race 2 at Iowa Speedway

It’s been a weekend of action over in Iowa for rounds 11 and 12 of the IndyCar championship for the Farm To Finish 275 at Iowa Speedway. Alex Palou has now added a second win on an oval to his list of accomplishments.

Watch: Chip Ganassi: From racer to racing empire | Java with James | INDYCAR

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / May 27

Indy 500 Winner Álex Palou Throws Out 1st Pitch Before New York Mets Game

Two days after he ascended to the peak of American racing, Álex Palou got a taste of America's pastime. Palou, a 28-year-old from Spain, led Chip Ganassi Racing to victory at the Indy 500 on Sunday.

Motor Sports News / The SportsRush / May 23

Chip Ganassi Discloses the One Thing That Will Make Him Return to NASCAR As a Team Owner

Even though he’s an open-wheel IndyCar fan at heart, Chip Ganassi admits he misses having a team in NASCAR. Ganassi, who sold his entire NASCAR team to the Justin Marks-owned Trackhouse Racing after the 2021 season, recently joined Kevin Harvick on Happy Hour on FOX Sports to talk about how he misses NASCAR.

Watch: Chip Ganassi has put the paddock on notice

IndyCar News / Last Word On Sports / September 12, 2024

Preparing for the 2025 IndyCar Silly Season

Teams are finalizing their driver line-ups for the upcoming months, leaving only 15 of the 27 spots secured. This leaves plenty of opportunities for new signings and sets the stage for a hectic 2025 IndyCar silly season.

IndyCar News / Last Word On Sports / June 7, 2024

How Scott Dixon stole the show in chaotic Detroit GP

The Chevrolet Grand Prix of Detroit was an absolute mess. Let’s break down the chaos and see how Scott Dixon pulled out another impressive win and took the championship lead.

IndyCar News / Total Apex Sports / May 31, 2024

2024 Detroit GP Preview: Can Chevrolet Protect Home Turf?

Detroit is also known as the Motor City. It is home to the top American car manufacturers, Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors. With Chevrolet being the lone American manufacturer in Indycar, the Detroit Grand Prix means a little more to them.

Watch: Alex Palou: How Chip Ganassi Racing bounced back after St. Pete | @DirtyMoMedia Speed Street

Motor Sports News / FanNation Auto Racing Digest / March 13, 2024

SHOCKER: Chip Ganassi Racing, Cadillac Cut Ties In IMSA, WEC Following 2024 Season

In an unexpected turn, Chip Ganassi Racing will be without a manufacturer following the 2024 season, with GM and the team parting ways at the end of both the WEC and IMSA seasons.

IndyCar News / Last Word On Sports / March 11, 2024

2024 NTT IndyCar Series Still Riddled with Questions

The IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg showed IndyCar’s strength and weaknesses. Despite the race not being a classic the on-track action still provided entertainment.

Motor Sports News / FirstSportz / January 31, 2024

Chip Ganassi apologizes to Lamborghini GT3 racer Devlin DeFrancesco for running over his dog at 24 Hours of Daytona

Legendary race team owner Chip Ganassi was involved in an accident outside the track last week during the 24 Hours Daytona. He ran over and killed a golden retriever named Lucky at the Motorhome area.

Motor Sports News / 5 GOATs / January 30, 2024

Chip Ganassi apologizes for ‘unfortunate’ accident involving Devlin DeFrancesco’s dog at 24 Hours at Daytona

Chip Ganassi, owner and CEO of Chip Ganassi Racing, took to X Tuesday to apologize for the “unfortunate” accident which took place at the Rolex 24 at Daytona this past weekend.