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2026 Preview: Andretti Global

A series of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone team previews starts with this look at the team that has won the last two season titles and welcomes back the top returning driver to the series, Lochie Hughes (photo).

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Content Days Notes: Max Garcia Keeps ABEL’s ‘Old Men’ Young

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Content Days Notes: ‘Drive to Survive’ Hooked Max Taylor on Racing

Lochie Hughes

It’s Championship or Bust This Season for Lochie Hughes at Andretti

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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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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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Inside Line: October News with Longest Legs?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Rinus VeeKay's (photo) decision to sign with Juncos Hollinger Racing could still reverberate around the NTT INDYCAR SERIES paddock next season for its implications on what could be a wild Silly Season of driver movement.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 Preview: Andretti Global

A series of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone team previews starts with this look at the team that has won the last two season titles and welcomes back the top returning driver to the series, Lochie Hughes (photo).

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Content Days Notes: Max Garcia Keeps ABEL’s ‘Old Men’ Young

News, notes and quotes from the first INDY NXT by Firestone Content Day in Indianapolis, including rookie Max Garcia of ABEL Motorsports (photo) keeping his older teammates on their toes.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Content Days Notes: ‘Drive to Survive’ Hooked Max Taylor on Racing

News, notes and quotes from the first INDY NXT by Firestone Content Day in Indianapolis, including Max Taylor of Andretti Global (photo) explaining his introduction to motorsports.

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Matteo Nannini Joins Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR for 2026

The Italian (photo) won an INDY NXT by Firestone race in May 2023 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott Dixon, Alex Palou Aim To Jump-Start Season With Rolex 24 Win

Scott Dixon seeks his fourth overall victory in the Rolex 24 At Daytona this Saturday and Sunday, sharing the No. 60 Acura Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb-Agajanian prototype (photo, above).

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Salvador de Alba Moves to HMD Motorsports for 2026 Season

The Mexican driver (photo) earned his first INDY NXT victory last season at Milwaukee with Andretti Global.

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Tymek Kucharczyk To Make INDY NXT Debut with HMD in 2026

The 19-year-old (photo) will be the first Polish driver to compete in the INDYCAR development series.

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Ricardo Escotto Rejoins Juncos Hollinger for 2026 INDY NXT Season

The Mexican driver (photo) returns to JHR after racing last season with Andretti Cape INDY NXT.

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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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Nicholas Monteiro Joins AJ Foyt Racing in INDY NXT for 2026

The Brazilian-American driver (photo) brings three seasons of USF Pro 2000 experience to the Foyt team as it returns to the INDYCAR development series in 2026.

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Caio Collet Climbing to INDYCAR SERIES With AJ Foyt Racing in 2026

The Brazilian (photo), who won four races in two seasons of INDY NXT by Firestone competition, will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet for the entire 17-race season and compete for Rookie of the Year honors.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 Preview: Andretti Global

A series of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone team previews starts with this look at the team that has won the last two season titles and welcomes back the top returning driver to the series, Lochie Hughes (photo).

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

It’s Championship or Bust This Season for Lochie Hughes at Andretti

The Australian (photo) is the top returning driver to the INDYCAR development series this season after finishing third in the championship as a rookie in 2025.

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Matteo Nannini Joins Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR for 2026

The Italian (photo) won an INDY NXT by Firestone race in May 2023 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Salvador de Alba Moves to HMD Motorsports for 2026 Season

The Mexican driver (photo) earned his first INDY NXT victory last season at Milwaukee with Andretti Global.

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Tymek Kucharczyk To Make INDY NXT Debut with HMD in 2026

The 19-year-old (photo) will be the first Polish driver to compete in the INDYCAR development series.

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Ricardo Escotto Rejoins Juncos Hollinger for 2026 INDY NXT Season

The Mexican driver (photo) returns to JHR after racing last season with Andretti Cape INDY NXT.

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Ganassi Signs James Roe, Carson Etter To Join Four-Car Lineup

Irish veteran James Roe joins fellow CGR newcomer Carson Etter and returnees Bryce Aron and Niels Koolen in the team's expanded, four-car lineup next season.

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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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Nicholas Monteiro Joins AJ Foyt Racing in INDY NXT for 2026

The Brazilian-American driver (photo) brings three seasons of USF Pro 2000 experience to the Foyt team as it returns to the INDYCAR development series in 2026.

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Caio Collet Climbing to INDYCAR SERIES With AJ Foyt Racing in 2026

The Brazilian (photo), who won four races in two seasons of INDY NXT by Firestone competition, will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet for the entire 17-race season and compete for Rookie of the Year honors.

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Alessandro De Tullio To Make INDY NXT Debut in 2026 With Foyt

The Italian-American driver (photo) finished fourth in the USF Pro 2000 standings in 2025.

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HMD Motorsports Signs Enzo Fittipaldi for 2026 Season

The Brazilian-American driver (photo) is the grandson of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and two-time Formula One World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi.