The 2026 IndyCar season kicks off with the race in St. Pete. Scott McLaughlin fires away from pole after a dominant qualifying session.
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IndyCar | St. Pete | Race | Palou throws down the gauntlet with dominant win in season-opener

The 2026 IndyCar season kicks off with the race in St. Pete. Scott McLaughlin fires away from pole after a dominant qualifying session, and rookie Dennis Hauger starts from 3rd on debut. Chaos and cautions on Lap 1 Scott McLaughlin holds position out of turn 1 from Ericsson, while rookie Dennis Hauger loses P3 to…

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Scott McLaughlin is excited to start on pole after St. Pete IndyCar Qualifying. He hopes to have repeat his first IndyCar win on this track.
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McLaughlin starts 2026 IndyCar season strong after qualifying pole at St. Pete

Scott McLaughlin claimed pole in the first Qualifying of the 2026 IndyCar season on the street of St. Pete. Following a great first Practice, the Penske driver was quick to book his spot in the Fast 6. McLaughlin loves St. Pete McLaughlin shared his excitement with the media following St. Pete IndyCar Qualifying. In 2022,…

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VeeKay during Practice 2 for IndyCar St. Pete.
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IndyCar | St. Pete | Practice 2 | Lundgaard fastest overall as Power crashes out

It’s time for Practice 2 in St.Pete, only the second time the drivers get ready for an official IndyCar session in 2026! Yesterday Practice 1 was rather chaotic, with several major names including Newgarden and Dixon spinning or crashing out. All drivers on track for IndyCar Practice 2 in St. Pete! Will Power in his…

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Jack Beeton in Indy NXT Practice 2 St. Pete
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Indy NXT | Practice 2 | St. Pete | Taylor prevails in mixed conditions

Andretti closes strong in Indy NXT Practice 2 at St. Pete Indy NXT Practice 2 at the St. Petersburg street circuit begins on a drying track, with a visible dry line forming but several slick patches still catching drivers out. The green flag flies at 8:45 am local time for the 40-minute session. Australia’s Jack…

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