Grand Prix of Monterey Race 2

September 4 - 6 |Monterey, California

Sep 06 2026 •

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.

Fan Resources

Schedule

Saturday, Sep 5

3:00PM ET

FS2

INDY NXT - Qualifying

Highlights

Results

Sunday, Sep 6

12:30PM ET

FS1

INDY NXT - Race 2

Highlights

Results

Event Details

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Track Length

2.238 Miles

Race Distance

30 Laps 67.14 Miles

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

Official Track Map

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is a challenging 2.238-mile (3.602 km) road course with 11 turns, including the famous "Corkscrew,“ with its six-story drop in a mere 450 feet that was popularized by “The Pass.” Originally constructed in 1957 in Monterey, California when the Pebble Beach Road Races required a safer course, the track is known for hosting a variety of top-tier racing events from sports cars to motorcycles, to numerous community events. Set against a scenic backdrop, it attracts motorsports enthusiasts from around the world and has become an iconic venue in the world of competitive racing. Tickets, VIP experiences and more are available on the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca website.

Event News

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

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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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josh Pierson, Tymek Kucharczyk Power to Poles at Laguna Seca

HMD Motorsports rookie Kucharczyk (photo) enhanced his chances in the title fight for the INDYCAR development series with his first career pole. He will start second in the other race.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josh Pierson Paces Laguna Seca Practice; Title Fighters Stumble

The Andretti Global driver (photo) seeks his first career victory in the INDYCAR development series.

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Tale of the Tape: A Look at INDY NXT Title Contenders

A statistical comparison of the three main contenders for the INDYCAR development series championship this weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, including Tymek Kucharczyk of HMD Motorsports (photo).

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Everything On The Line for Title Trio in Dramatic Laguna Seca Finale

HMD Motorsports driver Enzo Fittipaldi (photo) trails series leader Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR by just three points entering this weekend's season-ending doubleheader.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Up NXT: Laguna Seca Doubleheader To Decide Taut Title Race

Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR (photo) leads HMD Motorsports teammates Enzo Fittipaldi and Tymek Kucharczyk by three and 29 points, respectively, with two races remaining this season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Talented Trio Laying It All on Line in Three-Race Sprint to Title

Just 18 points separate third-place Tymek Kucharczyk (photo, left), second-place Nikita Johnson (photo, right center) and leader Enzo Fittipaldi (photo, right) in a ferocious race for the championship in the INDYCAR development series.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tymek Kucharczyk Applying Title Pressure in Strong First U.S. Season

The Polish rookie for HMD Motorsports (photo) is third in the INDYCAR development series standings, just 18 points behind leader and teammate Enzo Fittipaldi with three races remaining this season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

British Driver Bart Harrison Joins HMD for Three-Race Opportunity

The veteran junior formula driver (photo, left) will contest three of the season's final four races with HMD Motorsports, beginning this weekend at Portland.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Underdogs No More: Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR's Championship Rise

Nikita Johnson's (photo, main) return to the points lead has Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR four races away from its first INDY NXT championship.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Matteo Nannini's Return Rewarded After Leap of Faith

Matteo Nannini (photo) traded uncertainty for opportunity and the results are showing on the racetrack.

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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.

Previous Winners

2026

Tymek Kucharczyk

(R2)

2025

Caio Collet

(R1)

2025

Caio Collet

(R2)

2024

Louis Foster

(R1)

2024

Louis Foster

(R2)

2023

Hunter McElrea

(R1)

2023

Christian Rasmussen

(R2)

2022

Sting Ray Robb

(R1)

2022

Christian Rasmussen

(R2)

2021

Kyle Kirkwood

(R1)

2021

Kyle Kirkwood

(R2)

2019

Rinus VeeKay

(R1)

2019

Rinus VeeKay

(Q2)

2016

Zach

Veach

2015

Spencer

Pigot