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Interesting Mix of Drivers Running Friday at IMS in Griffis Test

German driver Sophia Florsch (photo) is among the drivers turning laps Oct. 16 in the annual INDY NXT by Firestone postseason test.

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Alex Palou To Help Ganassi Hone INDY NXT Setups at Griffis Test

The five-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) will drive machinery from the INDYCAR development series for the first time Friday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Niels Koolen Joins Abel Motorsports for 2027 INDY NXT Season

The Dutchman (photo) finished a career-best fourth this season at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Season, By The Numbers

The INDYCAR development series (photo) featured the highest average number of starters in 17 years and a record-tying 10 different winners.

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Best Moments of the 2026 INDY NXT Season

This season was one to remember. Relive all 10 wins from the season.

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Get To Know Jack Beeton and Tymek Kucharczyk | Firestone Chats

In this episode of Firestone Chats, hear from teammates Jack Beeton and Tymek Kucharcyzk as they answer fans burning questions with a bit of friendly fire.

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Get To Know Max Taylor and Seb Murray | Firestone Chats

Learn more about INDY NXT drivers Max Taylor and Seb Murray in this episode of Firestone Chats. From how they got started to daily life as a race car driver, they cover it all.

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Race 2 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Laguna Seca

Catch up on the top moments from the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season finale as the championship was decided in Race 2 of the Grand Prix of Monterey doubleheader at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Nikita Johnson Celebrates 2026 INDY NXT Title

Nikita Johnson and the Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR team are presented with the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone championship trophy following Race 2 at Laguna Seca.

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The Crown Is His! Nikita Johnson Wins 2026 INDY NXT Championship

Nikita Johnson earns the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone championship with a second-place finish in Race 2 of the Grand Prix of Monterey.

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Race 1 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Laguna Seca

Watch full Race 1 highlights from the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca as the championship battle heats up in the opening race of the doubleheader.

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Qualifying Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Laguna Seca

Watch full highlights from INDY NXT by Firestone qualifying as the field battles for the Firestone P1 Awards in this weekend’s championship-deciding doubleheader at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Practice 2 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Laguna Seca

The top moments from Practice 2 for the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey as Josh Pierson, Nikita Johnson, Enzo Fittipaldi and the field prepare for the doubleheader weekend.

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Practice 1 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Laguna Seca

Watch full highlights from Practice 1 of the INDY NXT by Firestone doubleheader weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Weekend Preview: 2026 INDY NXT at Laguna Seca

What you need to know as the INDY NXT by Firestone championship battle comes down to the final weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Milwaukee

Relive the biggest moments from the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone race at the Milwaukee Mile as Max Garcia, Nikita Johnson, JM Correa and the field battle for every inch in a thrilling fight for victory at the historic Wisconsin oval.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Interesting Mix of Drivers Running Friday at IMS in Griffis Test

German driver Sophia Florsch (photo) is among the drivers turning laps Oct. 16 in the annual INDY NXT by Firestone postseason test.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou To Help Ganassi Hone INDY NXT Setups at Griffis Test

The five-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) will drive machinery from the INDYCAR development series for the first time Friday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Niels Koolen Joins Abel Motorsports for 2027 INDY NXT Season

The Dutchman (photo) finished a career-best fourth this season at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Season, By The Numbers

The INDYCAR development series (photo) featured the highest average number of starters in 17 years and a record-tying 10 different winners.

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Editorial Staff

INDYCAR Drivers Extending Seasons at Petit Le Mans IMSA Finale

Reigning and five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou will share the No. 93 Acura GTP car (photo) of Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb Agajanian on Saturday in the 10-hour race at Road Atlanta (Photo credit: IMSA).

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Speed Runs in Family of INDY NXT Candidate Alex Powell

The Jamaican-American's (photo) father is a veteran rally driver, and his cousin is Olympic gold medal track-and-field sprinter Asafa Powell.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

English Junior Champ Abbi Pulling Consider INDY NXT as Next Home

The 23-year-old (photo) won the F1 Academy title in 2024 and has competed the last two seasons in Formula 3 in Great Britain.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Uncommon Maturity Helps Nikita Johnson Deliver Consistency, Title

The Florida native (photo) won two races, finished in the top 10 in every race and completed every lap of the season en route to the title in the INDYCAR development series.

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FOX INDYCAR Coverage Scores Second Straight Year of Big Growth

FOX Sports' coverage of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES gained 23 percent more viewers this season than in its strong first season as broadcast partner in 2025.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Cape’s Winding Road Back to INDY NXT Leads to Championship

Brothers Nicholas (photo, left) and Dominic Cape earned their first INDY NXT by Firestone title this season with driver Nikita Johnson in partnership with ECR after decades of success in lower categories.

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Nikita Johnson: 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Champion

Fast facts about the Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR driver (photo), who became the youngest champion in the history of the INDYCAR development series Sunday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tymek Kucharczyk Romps, Nikita Johnson Captures Title in Finale

Polish rookie Tymek Kucharczyk (photo) closed his first season in the INDYCAR development series with his second victory of the season for HMD Motorsports.

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Race 2 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Laguna Seca

Catch up on the top moments from the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season finale as the championship was decided in Race 2 of the Grand Prix of Monterey doubleheader at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Race 1 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Laguna Seca

Watch full Race 1 highlights from the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca as the championship battle heats up in the opening race of the doubleheader.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Milwaukee

Relive the biggest moments from the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone race at the Milwaukee Mile as Max Garcia, Nikita Johnson, JM Correa and the field battle for every inch in a thrilling fight for victory at the historic Wisconsin oval.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Portland

Full race highlights from Round 14 of the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season as the championship contenders battle wheel-to-wheel at Portland International Raceway in the Grand Prix of Portland.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Nashville

Watch all the highlights from the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone race at Nashville Superspeedway as the next generation of INDYCAR stars battle wheel-to-wheel in Music City.

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Race 2 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Mid-Ohio

Catch up on the biggest moments from Race 2 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course as Enzo Fittipaldi, Tymek Kucharczyk and the stars of tomorrow close out an INDY NXT by Firestone doubleheader weekend.

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Race 1 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Mid-Ohio

Watch the top highlights from Race 1 of the Mid-Ohio doubleheader as Enzo Fittipaldi, Jack Beeton and the INDY NXT by Firestone field battle for the opening win of the weekend.

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Race 2 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Road America

Relive all the action from a second race at Road America as INDY NXT by Firestone delivers another intense battle on the iconic Wisconsin road course.

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Race 1 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Road America

Watch the top highlights from Race 1 of the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone doubleheader at Road America as the rising stars battle for victory in Wisconsin.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone at St. Louis

Relive all the action from INDY NXT by Firestone at World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis as the next generation of INDYCAR stars battle on an oval for the first time in 2026.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Detroit Grand Prix

Watch the highlights from a dramatic 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Detroit Grand Prix as the series' rising stars battled through the Streets of Detroit for victory.

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Race 2 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT By Firestone Grand Prix Of Indianapolis

Relive the best moments from Race 2 of the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Indianapolis doubleheader from the IMS road course.

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Race 1 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT By Firestone Grand Prix Of Indianapolis

Relive the top moments from a wet and wild Race 1 as INDY NXT by Firestone kicked off its doubleheader weekend on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Race 2 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Alabama

A new winner or a weekend sweep? Relive the best action from Race 2 of the INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Alabama doubleheader at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Race 1 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Alabama

Relive the top moments from Race 1 of the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park, featuring a dramatic fight to the finish.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Arlington

Relive a wild INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Arlington with full highlights from Round 2 of the season.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT By Firestone Grand Prix Of St. Petersburg

Find out who took the season opening INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Music City Grand Prix

Rewind the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone Music City Grand Prix with top moments from the season finale at Nashville Superspeedway.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Milwaukee Mile

Relive the best action as the INDYCAR stars of tomorrow take on the historic Milwaukee Mile in the penultimate race of the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone season.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Grand Prix of Portland

Catch up on the best moments from the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Portland at Portland International Raceway.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Grand Prix of Monterey Race 2

Relive the best moments from Race 2 of the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Grand Prix of Monterey Race 1

Watch the top highlights from an intense Race 1 at the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey.

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Race Highlights: 2025 INDY NXT By Firestone At Iowa Speedway

Relive the best moments from a historic race for INDY NXT by Firestone at Iowa Speedway.

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Race Highlights: 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone at World Wide Technology Raceway

Catch all the key moments from INDY NXT by Firestone at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Indianapolis Grand Prix Race 2

Relive all the best action as INDY NXT by Firestone capped off a doubleheader weekend with Race 2 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Indianapolis Grand Prix Race 1

The top moments from Indianapolis Grand Prix Race 1 from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Grand Prix Of Alabama

Catch up on the best moments from Round 2 of the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone season from Barber Motorsports Park.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Check out the best highlights from an action-packed INDY NXT by Firestone season opener at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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On Track Highlights

Race Highlights: Music City Grand Prix

The 2024 INDY NXT season reached its conclusion in Nashville! Relive all the highlights from the Music City Grand Prix.

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On Track Highlights

Race Highlights: Grand Prix of Portland

INDY NXT by Firestone made its way to the 11 challenging turns of Portland International Raceway. Catch all the action from the 2024 Grand Prix of Portland!

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On Track Highlights

Race Highlights: Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey Race 1

Action, drama, and strong racing for all 35 laps! Catch up on must-see INDY NXT highlights from Race 1 of the Grand Prix of Monterey.

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On Track Highlights

Race Highlights: Grand Prix of Monterey Race 2

Double the action at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Check out the must-see highlights from Race 2 of the Grand Prix of Monterey.