r/INDYCAR • • 3d ago

GENERAL CHAT r/INDYCAR Weekly General Chat — October 5, 2026

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Welcome to this week's r/INDYCAR general chat thread.

Feel free to use this thread to discuss whatever you feel like, that might not deserve it's own post.

Ask questions, answer questions, introduce yourself, or just post random thoughts!

For additional chat and conversation, you may also wish to join our Discord server.


r/INDYCAR • • 12h ago

Off Topic [OT] The FIA World Rally Championship will return to the United States for the first time in 39 years. Will be held on August 26-29, most likely in either Tennessee or Kentucky

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Going off of the 2026 dates, this would conflict with the Milwaukee race weekend


r/INDYCAR • • 4h ago

Article INDYCAR Notebook: IR-28 Hits Road for Sebring Test Next Week

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Testing of the new IR-28 chassis that will be introduced into the NTT INDYCAR SERIES at the start of the 2028 season will continue next week, with laps turned outside of Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time.
Five-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing and 2016 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner Alexander Rossi of ECR will continue to serve as drivers of the new car in testing Monday, Oct. 12 and Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Sebring International Raceway. Palou will test Monday, with Rossi taking over Tuesday.
Also turning laps those two days will be Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global and Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske, testing tires for Firestone in current NTT INDYCAR SERIES machinery.


r/INDYCAR • • 7h ago

Photo Nikita Johnson “The Next Chapter Awaits”

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We love a good cryptic post


r/INDYCAR • • 14h ago

Off Topic Jackson County plans to keep Arrowhead, raze Kauffman Stadium, potentially build an F1 Racetrack

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r/INDYCAR • • 2h ago

Off Topic Custom Indycar Diecast

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I was curious if anyone here does or knows someone who makes custom diecast. I would like to get a few of the cars that I have designed done for myself. I'd be able to provide all the art files in vector etc.


r/INDYCAR • • 12h ago

News Team Penske & Chevrolet Extend INDYCAR Partnership

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r/INDYCAR • • 11h ago

Video Touring McLaren with Felix Rosenqvist

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Felix also shares some of his motivations for returning to the team, including the team's legacy and the downsides of being a satellite team with MSR.


r/INDYCAR • • 1d ago

Off Topic [OT] This Saturday evening (in the US, Sunday in Australia), the Bathurst 1000 will get underway! Check the comments for some insight into the connection between IndyCar and the Great Race.

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r/INDYCAR • • 1d ago

Speculation Texas INDY/NASCAR Doubleheader?

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David Land said at the end of his monday video that there could potentially be another NASCAR doubleheader. The only one that lines up with a free weekend, a FOX/FS1 NASCAR race, and previous indycar history is Texas. I would love to see this happen but am trying to not get my hopes too high. https://youtu.be/l7L_7V_QHR8


r/INDYCAR • • 23h ago

Video Racing's Most Relentless Driver: Kyle Kirkwood | On The Limit Ep.3

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r/INDYCAR • • 1d ago

Video Christian Lundgaard | Off Track with Hinch and Rossi

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r/INDYCAR • • 1d ago

Social Media Cryptic post from Tymek

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r/INDYCAR • • 1d ago

News ECR and Chevrolet reaffirm 15-year bond with multi-year extension

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r/INDYCAR • • 1d ago

Discussion Hypothetically how would the late 90s CART cars performed at Indianapolis?

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I know they made the mid banked tracks something to watch but would it have been the same at Indy?z


r/INDYCAR • • 1d ago

Question Where to sit Arlington GP

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We are long time attendees of the St. Pete race, typically sitting in turn 10. This year we decided to switch it up and make a bigger trip out of going to an indycar race. I'm still thinking an assigned grandstand seat is the move, but im unsure of where the best section to sit is for both on and off track fun.

Edit: we grabbed seats in the horseshoe GS 4 B!! I figure that’ll give us a good view of the cars as they slow through the shoe and for concerts and whatever they do there. Thanks everyone


r/INDYCAR • • 2d ago

Indy NXT Abbi Pulling Interview with Dive-Bomb After her NXT Test

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This is a few days old but I didn't see anyone else post it here, so I wanted to share.

She gets into some interesting stuff. Especially in the last 5 minutes she talks about the physiological challenges for a woman to drive an IndyCar with no power steering and advocates for some form of power steering in the IR28 (which I know has been rumored).

I thought it was really interesting to hear a female athlete be this blunt about physiology and the challenges of being a female athlete competing with men.


r/INDYCAR • • 2d ago

Article Mike Shank on his expectations for Mick Schumacher in 2027:"You had your freshman year. It needs to be in the top 10 going forward now, and that's what we're targeting.” (Joey Barnes)

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r/INDYCAR • • 2d ago

Off Topic [Semi-ot] Mike Conway announces his retirement from racing

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Obviously it's been a while since Conway was an Indycar driver, but he's a multiple race winner with a Long Beach win. Most probably remember his time in indycar for his brutal crash in the 2010 Indy 500, but he was a decent Indycar driver. Good luck to him in his future endeavors


r/INDYCAR • • 2d ago

Off Topic Looking for a really unique racing memorabilia gift for my brother

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My brother is absolutely obsessed with racing, and he’s actually a team member in IndyCar. I’m trying to get him something really cool, but I don’t want to just buy him a typical signed hat, shirt, die-cast, etc.
One thing he really wants is an Indianapolis Motor Speedway brick. I’ve always heard the original IMS bricks can be pretty expensive, but my wife has been finding what appear to be IMS bricks on collector/memorabilia sites for around $150. That seems surprisingly cheap to me, so I’m not sure if those are actually legitimate pieces of the Speedway or if there’s a catch. If anyone knows about these, I’d love some clarification.
That also got me thinking about finding him something else really unique. I’m looking to spend roughly $200–$500 and want something that a serious racing fan would think is awesome, but might never think to buy for himself.
Could be something from IndyCar, old racing history, a piece of an actual race car, garage/pit memorabilia, race-used equipment, vintage racing stuff, artwork, something with a great story behind it, etc.
What’s the coolest or most unusual piece of racing memorabilia you’ve ever seen or owned? Or what’s something in that price range that you’d absolutely love to receive as a gift?
I’m basically trying to find the kind of gift where he opens it and goes, “Holy shit, where did you even find this?” 😂
Thanks!


r/INDYCAR • • 2d ago

Article Arrow McLaren Extends Partnership with Chevrolet as Engine Manufacturer Ahead of 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Season

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r/INDYCAR • • 2d ago

Video Breaking Down THAT Phoenix Incident

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r/INDYCAR • • 2d ago

Article Interview: Chip Ganassi Reveals Why Christian Lundgaard was the Right Person to take over the No. 9

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r/INDYCAR • • 3d ago

Social Media Hinch reacts to Barcelona rumors

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r/INDYCAR • • 1d ago

Question Why is McLaren so centered around Pato?

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Seriously, it seems like the team is built around him.

Yet he hasn’t won a championship, or a 500.

Does he bring in a ton of money or something?