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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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Editorial Staff

Jordan Missig Returning to ABEL Motorsports in 2026

The Illinois native (photo) will stay with ABEL Motorsports for his second full season in the INDYCAR development series in 2026.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Fiance’s Sim Racing Expertise Helps Deegan Learn Fast

Hailie Deegan (photo) finished a solid 14th out of 21 drivers in her open-wheel racing debut March 2 at St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Allaer Balances Growth with Intense Desire To Win

Nolan Allaer (photo) is in his first full season of INDY NXT by Firestone with HMD Motorsports after driving a partial schedule last year with the team.

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HMD Seeks New Driver for No. 24 after Floersch’s Exit

German driver Sophia Floersch (photo) finished 12th in her INDY NXT by Firestone debut March 2 in St. Petersburg.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Missig Poised for Big Jump This Season in INDY NXT

Jordan Missig (photo) finished a career-best sixth March 2 on the streets of St. Petersburg.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Hauger Dominates for First Series Win at St. Pete

Norwegian Dennis Hauger (photo) became the first driver to win in his INDY NXT by Firestone debut since Linus Lundqvist in 2021.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dennis Hauger Wins St. Petersburg Pole in Series Debut

Dennis Hauger (photo) set a track record at St. Petersburg for INDY NXT by Firestone in qualifying Saturday.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rowe Rises to Top of Pre-Qualifying Practice at St. Pete

Myles Rowe (photo) will aim for his first INDY NXT by Firestone pole today at St. Petersburg.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dennis Hauger Sends Message in First St. Pete Practice

Norwegian rookie Dennis Hauger (photo) was quickest in his first official INDY NXT by Firestone session Friday at St. Petersburg.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Talented, Deep Field Ready To Rumble at St. Pete

Callum Hedge (photo) is aiming for an INDY NXT by Firestone championship after finishing fourth in the standings last season.

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Juncos Hollinger Racing Pauses INDY NXT Program

The INDY NXT by Firestone grid still features a healthy 21 cars this season despite the team's withdrawal.