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Christian Lundgaard, Rinus VeeKay, Gateway

Midseason IndyCar Review: Which Drivers Made the Most Passes?
With nine races in the books, we have already reached the halfway point of the 2026 IndyCar Series season, making it a perfect time to look back. In the first part of this review, we take a closer look at which drivers have completed the most on-track passes, as well as which drivers have been passed the most. While Christian Rasmussen leads the series in total passes, Kyle Kirkwood owns the best net passing differential at +64. Read on
June 12, 05:05 pm
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Fireworks before the start at Gateway

By the Numbers: The Bommarito Automotive Group 500

The Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at WWT Raceway at Gateway once again delivered an exciting spectacle this year. Due to rain, it became the slowest race at the track since 2001. Josef Newgarden scored his sixth victory at Gateway, meaning he has now won nearly 55% of his starts at the venue! Read on
June 08, 03:16 pm
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Josef Newgarden, Gateway,

Josef Newgarden Triumphs in Rain-Plagued Gateway Race

Josef Newgarden claimed his sixth victory in the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at WWT Raceway by Gateway. In a race that was halted twice due to rain, he passed Marcus Ericsson for the lead on Lap 177 and never looked back. Ericsson crossed the finish line in second, ahead of Christian Rasmussen and Rinus VeeKay. Read on
June 08, 12:25 am
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Alex Palou, Gateway,

Palou Crushes the Competition with Dominant Pole at Gateway

Alex Palou will start the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway from pole position. The IndyCar championship leader delivered an extremely fast qualifying run, clocking in more than one mile per hour quicker than the rest of the field. Read on
June 06, 06:03 pm
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Will Power, Gateway

The Complete Guide to the Bommarito Automotive Group 500

For the fifth consecutive weekend, the IndyCar drivers will be back in action, this time at World Wide Technology Raceway. The 1.25-mile (2 km) oval will host the longest race of the season outside of the Indianapolis 500 and the race in Nashville. Can Alex Palou add another victory to his tally, Read on
June 05, 05:07 pm
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Race Gateway
1. J. Newgarden 2:25:26
2. M. Ericsson 2:25:27
3. C. Rasmussen 2:25:28
4. R. VeeKay 2:25:30
5. S. McLaughlin 2:25:33
Full results
Drivers
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1. A. Palou 342
2. K. Kirkwood 293
3. D. Malukas 274
4. C. Lundgaard 246
5. P. O’Ward 239
Full standings
Rookies
1. D. Hauger 132
2. C. Collet 98
3. M. Schumacher 89
Full standings
Engines
1. Honda 754
2. Chevrolet 682
Full standings
Teams
1. Team Penske 591
2. Ganassi Racing 576
3. Andretti Global 509
4. Arrow McLaren 507
5. Meyer Shank Racing 417
Full standings
Nations Cup
1. United States 390
2. Spain 343
3. Sweden 287
4. New Zealand 278
5. Denmark 267
Full standings

OpenWheelWorld: The Independent Home for IndyCar Fans Worldwide


Josef Newgarden passing the fountain in Long BeachOpenWheelWorld was originally launched in 2005 as ChampCar.nl, later becoming ChampCarWorld.net, serving as a dedicated source for the Champ Car World Series. Following the reunification of Champ Car and the Indy Racing League, the website evolved into OpenWheelWorld.net.

Today, OpenWheelWorld is an independent destination for IndyCar fans worldwide. The site is built not only for American audiences, but also for international fans, with content tailored to different time zones and measurement standards.

OpenWheelWorld covers everything IndyCar: daily coverage of on-track events, in-depth race analysis, detailed results and standings, an extensive historical database covering every race since 1905, driver and team information, “IndyCar 101” guides and a dedicated Indy 500 hub.

From casual followers to dedicated fans, OpenWheelWorld is built for anyone who wants to follow IndyCar at a deeper level.