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Three Up, Three Down: Who’s Rising, Falling After Four Races?

Series leader Nikita Johnson's (photo) prospects definitely are looking up after winning two of the first four races this season for Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR.

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Alessandro De Tullio

Staying Calm Pays Off for Alessandro de Tullio in Drive to Victory

Myles Rowe

Test Patterns: Nashville Group Test

AJ Foyt Racing Crosslink Motorsports

Foyt Team Expands Development Pipeline With Partnership

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Staying Calm Pays Off for Alessandro de Tullio in Drive to Victory

The AJ Foyt Racing driver (photo) earned his first career INDY NXT by Firestone victory on March 29 at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Editorial Staff

Inside Line: Most Interesting 2026 Season Storyline?

The return of Phoenix Raceway to the schedule for the Good Ranchers 250 (photo, above) is one of the most intriguing storylines of the 2026 season for one of the Inside Line panelists.

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Editorial Staff

Happy 2026! Take One More Look at Top Stories from 2025

The 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone season featured plenty of memorable moments and storylines.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 1: Dennis Hauger Blazes Title Trail in Superb Rookie Season

The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the five biggest moments of 2025 in INDY NXT by Firestone in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 27-31.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 2: Myles Rowe Breaks Through With Historic First Win

Note: The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the five biggest moments of 2025 in INDY NXT by Firestone in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 27-31.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 3: FOX Debut Powers Big Increases in Ratings, Exposure

Note: The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the five biggest moments of 2025 in INDY NXT by Firestone in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 27-31.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 4: Development Series Continues To Blossom in 2025

Note: The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the five biggest moments of 2025 in INDY NXT by Firestone in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 27-31.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 5: Dennis Hauger, Caio Collet Both Climb to Big Show

Note: The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the five biggest moments of 2025 in INDY NXT by Firestone in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 27-31.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 10: INDYCAR Races Back to Gaming Consoles

The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the 10 biggest moments of 2025 in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 22-31.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDY NXT by Firestone Field Coming Together for 2026

New teams, new drivers pushing next year's competitor lineup to a projected 24 combinations.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Correa's Next Challenge Comes With Cusick Morgan Motorsports

American-Ecuadorian driver has shown the mental toughness to succeed in motorsports.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rookie Max Garcia Balances Books, Teen Life While on Fast Track

The Miami resident (photo) is only 16, but he already has won championships in USF2000 in 2024 and USF Pro 2000 in 2025 and will make his INDY NXT by Firestone debut in 2026.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Who’s Rising, Falling After Four Races?

Series leader Nikita Johnson's (photo) prospects definitely are looking up after winning two of the first four races this season for Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Staying Calm Pays Off for Alessandro de Tullio in Drive to Victory

The AJ Foyt Racing driver (photo) earned his first career INDY NXT by Firestone victory on March 29 at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Nashville Group Test

Myles Rowe of Abel Motorsports with Force Indy (photo) reaffirmed his status as the oval racer to beat in INDY NXT by Firestone by leading a group test April 2 at Nashville Superspeedway.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alessandro de Tullio Grabs First Win With Foyt at Barber

It was the first victory for AJ Foyt Racing in the INDYCAR development series since May 2003 as the fabled team returned to INDY NXT by Firestone this season.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Nikita Johnson Dodges Leaders’ Mayhem To Win at Barber

The Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR driver (photo) earned his second victory in three races this season and took the championship lead in the INDYCAR development series.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Myles Rowe Jumps To Top of Barber Practice by Tiny Margin

The two-time INDY NXT by Firestone race winner (photo) edged JM Correa for the top spot Friday by just seven 10-thousandths of a second.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Twice The Opportunity, Twice The Risk This Weekend at Barber

The first of five doubleheaders this season takes place this weekend at Barber Motorsports Park (photo) for the INDYCAR development series.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Max Taylor Emerges From Chaos To Earn First Career Win at Arlington

The Andretti Global driver (photo) earned his breakthrough victory in his eighth career start in the INDYCAR development series.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

De Tullio Earns First Career Pole as Rookies Rule Arlington Qualifying

The AJ Foyt Racing driver (photo) was one of five rookies in the top six in qualifying for the Grand Prix of Arlington.

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Editorial Staff

Max Taylor, Andretti Global Heat Up Second Arlington Practice

The Andretti Global driver (photo) has led both practice sessions so far for the inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Max Taylor Learns Quickly To Dominate First Arlington Practice

The Andretti Global driver (photo) was more than a second clear of the field in the opening practice Friday for this inaugural event.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Nikita Johnson Looks To Extend Youth Movement at Arlington

The Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR driver (photo) won the season opener at St. Petersburg, one of two teenagers on the podium after that race.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Who’s Rising, Falling After Four Races?

Series leader Nikita Johnson's (photo) prospects definitely are looking up after winning two of the first four races this season for Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Nashville Group Test

Myles Rowe of Abel Motorsports with Force Indy (photo) reaffirmed his status as the oval racer to beat in INDY NXT by Firestone by leading a group test April 2 at Nashville Superspeedway.

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Editorial Staff

Foyt Team Expands Development Pipeline With Partnership

AJ Foyt Racing and Crosslink Motorsports are working together to develop young drivers for INDY NXT by Firestone and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alessandro de Tullio Grabs First Win With Foyt at Barber

It was the first victory for AJ Foyt Racing in the INDYCAR development series since May 2003 as the fabled team returned to INDY NXT by Firestone this season.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Nikita Johnson Dodges Leaders’ Mayhem To Win at Barber

The Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR driver (photo) earned his second victory in three races this season and took the championship lead in the INDYCAR development series.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Myles Rowe Jumps To Top of Barber Practice by Tiny Margin

The two-time INDY NXT by Firestone race winner (photo) edged JM Correa for the top spot Friday by just seven 10-thousandths of a second.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Twice The Opportunity, Twice The Risk This Weekend at Barber

The first of five doubleheaders this season takes place this weekend at Barber Motorsports Park (photo) for the INDYCAR development series.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Max Taylor Emerges From Chaos To Earn First Career Win at Arlington

The Andretti Global driver (photo) earned his breakthrough victory in his eighth career start in the INDYCAR development series.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

De Tullio Earns First Career Pole as Rookies Rule Arlington Qualifying

The AJ Foyt Racing driver (photo) was one of five rookies in the top six in qualifying for the Grand Prix of Arlington.

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Max Taylor, Andretti Global Heat Up Second Arlington Practice

The Andretti Global driver (photo) has led both practice sessions so far for the inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Max Taylor Learns Quickly To Dominate First Arlington Practice

The Andretti Global driver (photo) was more than a second clear of the field in the opening practice Friday for this inaugural event.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Nikita Johnson Looks To Extend Youth Movement at Arlington

The Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR driver (photo) won the season opener at St. Petersburg, one of two teenagers on the podium after that race.