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From Freedom 250 To Silly Season: 7 Storylines For INDYCAR's Second Half

Is 2026 shaping up as a repeat of 2025, when Alex Palou drove away from the field to capture his fourth career INDYCAR title? Well, as the 2026 season hits its halfway point, there is plenty of drama to watch for over the final nine races. And it starts with the point standings. Yes, Palou is the points leader. But he leads by just 49 points over Kyle Kirkwood. Last year, after nine of 17 races, Palou led Kirkwood by 93 points; this year, there are four drivers within 96 points of Palou, as David Malukas is 68 points behind and Christian Lundgaard is 96 points behind. So there’s a points battl...