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How O’Ward and Lundgaard turned McLaren into Ganassi’s biggest threat
 Soon after the 2022 NTT IndyCar Series finale at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, I fell into conversation with a team manager about the season just gone. A little further down the row of haulers, the confetti-covered No. 10 Chip Ganassi… 
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The RACER Mailbag, October 1
 Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER’s writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received… 
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Blackbird 66 Mk.1: the racecar reimagined, by JR Hildebrand
 The last time I spoke with him on the record, the Big Eagle said it best. “Take the wings off, and give them an engine that sings.”It’s an idea that is both obvious and familiar, yet totally revolutionary in the modern age of motorsports,… 
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Opinion: Hamlin did nothing wrong at Kansas – even if it didn’t look good
 The conversation around NASCAR this week is the way Sunday’s race at Kansas Speedway ended when Denny Hamlin tried to pass Bubba Wallace on the final lap, ultimately allowing Chase Elliott to steal the victory. Was it a move that… 
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Penske Entertainment preparing to increase IndyCar Leaders Circle payout
 Penske Entertainment is preparing to deliver a significant increase to its Leaders Circle program.Developed in the 2000s by the former owners of IndyCar and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Hulman George family devised the Leaders… 
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Ohta books first IndyCar test with Meyer Shank
 Meyer Shank Racing will give Kakunoshin ‘Kaku’ Ohta his first run in an IndyCar on Wednesday at Mid-Ohio.The Honda-affiliated driver joined MSR’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship team this season as the third driver at three… 
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The Palou/McLaren lawsuit is heading towards resolution. Here’s what to know
 The protracted lawsuit between McLaren and four-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou is headed towards the finish line.Filed in August of 2023 in the United Kingdom, the complaint by McLaren Indy LLC and McLaren Racing LTD against ALPA… 
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Hard-charging Alpine roars to shock Fuji 6 Hour victory
 The FIA WEC's 100th race at the Fuji Speedway on Sunday afternoon delivered the goods, producing constant action and a shock result.After a frantic six hours of racing, Alpine Endurance Team took its first Hypercar victory since the 2022 6… 
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Elliott muscles by battling Toyotas to win at Kansas
 Chase Elliott charged through the door Denny Hamlin opened on the final lap Sunday at Kansas Speedway and punched his ticket into the second round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.Bubba Wallace led the race at the white flag over Hamlin,… 
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Lynn puts Cadillac on pole for 6 Hours of Fuji
 The Cadillac,Hertz Team Jota, Alex Lynn combination proved too much for the FIA WEC’s Hypercar field once again in today’s qualifying shootout for the championship's 100th race at the Fuji Speedway.Lynn dominated this afternoon's Hyperpole… 
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