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NOV 27, 2017
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Christopher DeHarde

Herta driven to smooth out rough edges in 2018 Indy Lights season

The second-generation driver showed plenty of speed with two wins and seven pole positions in 2017, but knows he must eliminate mistakes to win next season's championship.
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NOV 06, 2017
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Christopher DeHarde

O'Ward aiming for full-time return to Mazda Road to Indy

The 2016 Pro Mazda runner-up tested an Indy Lights car at the recent Chris Griffis Memorial Test as he seeks funding to run a full season in 2018.
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JUL 05, 2017
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Joey Barnes

Veteran leads slew of newcomers at Indy Lights season midpoint

Kyle Kaiser, in his third season at the top rung of the Mazda Road to Indy ladder, has his sights set squarely on the 2017 championship but if chased by a talented rookie class.
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APR 24, 2017
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Jeff Olson

Past Indy Lights competitors praise series' value on milestone weekend

The top rung of the Mazda Road to Indy presented by Cooper Tires development ladder celebrated a landmark race Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park. Drivers and team owners who have achieved Indy car success are grateful for its existence.
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APR 23, 2017
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Josh Farmer

Herta enters Indy Lights record book again by winning 400th race

Already the youngest race winner in series history, the Andretti-Steinbrenner Racing driver picks up the milestone win and is presented the winner's trophy by James Hinchcliffe, winner of the 300th Indy Lights race.
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APR 23, 2017
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Joey Barnes

Millen least likely winner of first Indy Lights race in 1986

The New Zealander wasn't even supposed to drive in the first event for what was then the American Racing Series on Phoenix Raceway's oval, but was called into service when team owner/driver Jim Trueman fell ill with cancer.
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APR 22, 2017
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Joey Barnes

Blackstock ready to serve up some home cookin' at Barber

The Belardi Auto Racing driver, from nearby Nashville and a driving instructor at Barber Motorsports Park, paced Friday's Indy Lights practice and is yearning to win this weekend.
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APR 21, 2017
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Joey Barnes

Indy Lights champs turned broadcasters have fond memories of series

Townsend Bell and Jon Beekhuis recall their championship seasons and how it helped propel their Indy car careers.
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APR 20, 2017
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Josh Farmer

Hertas, father and son, see value of Indy Lights on weekend of 400th race

Bryan Herta, the 1993 Indy Lights champion, and son Colton, the current Indy Lights points leader, praise the experience gained from the top level of the Mazda Road to Indy ladder.
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APR 19, 2017
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Joey Barnes

Indy Lights ready to celebrate milestone 400th race at Barber

The top level of the Mazda Road to Indy ladder began as the American Racing Series in 1986.
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MAR 17, 2017
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Joey Barnes

Jamin looks to be latest ‘French connection’ in racing

The former USF2000 champion and rookie Indy Lights driver for Andretti Autosport scored a sports car race win Thursday at Sebring International Raceway.