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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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Alessandro de Tullio

Alessandro De Tullio Converts Qualifying Pace Into Portland Victory

Alessandro de Tullio

Alessandro De Tullio Drives Closer to Record With Portland Pole

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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Mid-Ohio Domination Puts Enzo Fittipaldi in Title Race Driver’s Seat

The HMD Motorsports driver (photo) drove into the INDYCAR development series lead by sweeping both races July 4-5 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Drivers on Rise, Fall at Midseason

Max Garcia of Abel Motorsports (photo) is on the upswing leading into the second half of the season after finishing fourth at Detroit and eighth at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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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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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

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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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alessandro De Tullio Converts Qualifying Pace Into Portland Victory

The AJ Foyt Racing rookie (photo) earned his second victory of the season in the INDYCAR development series, leading all 35 laps at Portland International Raceway.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alessandro De Tullio Drives Closer to Record With Portland Pole

The AJ Foyt Racing rookie driver (photo) is just one pole away from tying the all-time series record set in 2018 by current NTT INDYCAR SERIES star Pato O'Ward.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tymek Kucharczyk Finds Speed in Portland While Title Rivals Struggle

The Polish rookie (photo) was considerably quicker than fellow championship contenders Nikita Johnson and Enzo Fittipaldi during the second practice Saturday morning at Portland International Raceway.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Niels Koolen Paces Surprising Top Five After First Portland Practice

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) was one of four competitors outside the top five in points who landed in the top five of the first practice Friday at Portland International Raceway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Raging Title Race Ready To Resume as Stretch Run Starts at Portland

Nikita Johnson (photo, front, above) of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR leads HMD Motorsports rival Enzo Fittipaldi by just one point with four races remaining this season.

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Jacob Abel Replacing Jordan Missig at Portland in Abel Machine

The 2024 INDY NXT by Firestone runner-up (photo) will make his first start in the INDYCAR development series in nearly two years.

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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

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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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Matteo Nannini Pulls Away To Lead Cape 1-2 Finish at Nashville

The Italian (photo) helped Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR achieve its first-ever sweep of the top two spots in a race in the INDYCAR development series.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Waiting Game Ends With Pole for Matteo Nannini in Nashville

The Italian (photo) earned his second career pole in the INDYCAR development series Saturday at Nashville Superspeedway.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Lochie Hughes Leaps Late to Top of Nashville Practice

The Andretti Global driver (photo, front) won last season as a rookie on an oval, at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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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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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alessandro De Tullio Converts Qualifying Pace Into Portland Victory

The AJ Foyt Racing rookie (photo) earned his second victory of the season in the INDYCAR development series, leading all 35 laps at Portland International Raceway.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alessandro De Tullio Drives Closer to Record With Portland Pole

The AJ Foyt Racing rookie driver (photo) is just one pole away from tying the all-time series record set in 2018 by current NTT INDYCAR SERIES star Pato O'Ward.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tymek Kucharczyk Finds Speed in Portland While Title Rivals Struggle

The Polish rookie (photo) was considerably quicker than fellow championship contenders Nikita Johnson and Enzo Fittipaldi during the second practice Saturday morning at Portland International Raceway.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Niels Koolen Paces Surprising Top Five After First Portland Practice

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) was one of four competitors outside the top five in points who landed in the top five of the first practice Friday at Portland International Raceway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Raging Title Race Ready To Resume as Stretch Run Starts at Portland

Nikita Johnson (photo, front, above) of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR leads HMD Motorsports rival Enzo Fittipaldi by just one point with four races remaining this season.

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Editorial Staff

Jacob Abel Replacing Jordan Missig at Portland in Abel Machine

The 2024 INDY NXT by Firestone runner-up (photo) will make his first start in the INDYCAR development series in nearly two years.

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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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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Matteo Nannini Pulls Away To Lead Cape 1-2 Finish at Nashville

The Italian (photo) helped Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR achieve its first-ever sweep of the top two spots in a race in the INDYCAR development series.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Waiting Game Ends With Pole for Matteo Nannini in Nashville

The Italian (photo) earned his second career pole in the INDYCAR development series Saturday at Nashville Superspeedway.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Lochie Hughes Leaps Late to Top of Nashville Practice

The Andretti Global driver (photo, front) won last season as a rookie on an oval, at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tight Trio Tussling for Title Shifts Attention to Nashville Oval

HMD Motorsports driver Enzo Fittipaldi (photo) powered into the lead of the INDYCAR development series after sweeping the doubleheader July 4-5 at Mid-Ohio.