2026 IndyCar XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Preview
Jun 19, 2026
Several drivers will be looking for a much-needed result at one of IndyCar's most storied circuits.
Hosted by Bryan Nolen, Trey Lyle, Dalton Hopkins, Michael Massie, Caleb Barnes · EN-US · 50 episodes
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Several drivers will be looking for a much-needed result at one of IndyCar's most storied circuits.
IndyCar heads north for a trip through the Wisconsin woods this weekend.
Every year, Reinbold's squad were the archetypal underdogs at the Indianapolis 500.
Palou defended from a charging Kirkwood in the closing laps for the win.
There's no rest for the IndyCar field as the series takes on the streets of Detroit.
Plenty of stories unfolded at Indianapolis behind Felix Rosenqvist's narrow triumph over David Malukas.
Get the lowdown on all 33 drivers in this year's Indy 500.
A packed day of racing awaits us this Sunday.
The session will now start at 10:30 a.m. ET on Saturday.
The defending champion faced little challenge on the way to a McLaren 1-2 finish.
Zanardi was an open-wheel champion, Paralympic gold medalist and relentless competitor whose greatest legacy was refusing to be defined by what he lost.
The Italian went on to a career as a Paralympian following an accident that ended his motorsports career in 2001.
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Both IndyCar and F1 have gotten off to blistering starts early in the 2026 season.
Newgarden used a tire advantage to take decisive control of the race in the final laps.
F1 and IndyCar are both primed for historic weekends in Melbourne and Phoenix.
Palou took advantage of a fast pit stop and opportune caution period to control the pace in St. Petersburg.
Who should fans be watching as the 2026 IndyCar season kicks off? We're glad you asked!
IndyCar found room to hand Honda and Chevrolet charters for 2028, while PREMA is left scraping for survival as the series doubles down on “value” and a smaller grid.
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