Christian Lundgaard’s performance in his first full NTT INDYCAR SERIES season with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has earned the 21-year-old Dane a new long-term agreement with the team, it was announced Tuesday. A strong finish to the season could Lundgaard an even higher standings position. “I am so pleased with Christian’s progress with the team and within the series,” Rahal said. “He has shown that he can be a force to be reckoned with in these races. Christian Lundgaard, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, 272 points. Friday: NTT INDYCAR SERIES practice, 1-2 p.m.; Indy Lights practice, 3:10-4 p.m.; NTT INDYCAR SERIES qualifying, 4:15-5:15 p.m.; Indy Lights qualifying, 6:15-6:45 p.m.; NTT INDYCAR SERIES practice, 6-6:30 p.m. and 6:45-7:45 p.m. Saturday: Indy Lights race, 4:15 p.m.; NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline, 6 p.m. (USA Network and the INDYCAR Radio Network).

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