IndyCar observers couldn’t help but wonder if Will Power's win last week at Portland, his 45th for the organization, impressed team owner Roger Penske enough to ensure Power a seat for 2026. Veteran racer Graham Rahal endorsed Power, saying he’d be an asset at Rahal Letterman Lanigan.

In this episode of The Inside Line, IndyStar motorsports insider Nathan Brown and co-host Joey Barnes start things off highlighting the novelty of Will Power’s win Sunday at Portland, what impact it may have on his future at Team Penske and what that future could (and should) look like.

Will Alex Palou clinch? Can Will Power repeat? What about the VeeKay-Kirkwood beef? Here's what you need to know before INDYCAR at Portland.