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Nikita Johnson: 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Champion

Fast facts about the Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR driver (photo), who became the youngest champion in the history of the INDYCAR development series Sunday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tymek Kucharczyk Romps, Nikita Johnson Captures Title in Finale

Polish rookie Tymek Kucharczyk (photo) closed his first season in the INDYCAR development series with his second victory of the season for HMD Motorsports.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josh Pierson, Tymek Kucharczyk Power to Poles at Laguna Seca

HMD Motorsports rookie Kucharczyk (photo) enhanced his chances in the title fight for the INDYCAR development series with his first career pole. He will start second in the other race.
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Paul Kelly

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Josh Pierson Paces Laguna Seca Practice; Title Fighters Stumble

The Andretti Global driver (photo) seeks his first career victory in the INDYCAR development series.
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Tale of the Tape: A Look at INDY NXT Title Contenders

A statistical comparison of the three main contenders for the INDYCAR development series championship this weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, including Tymek Kucharczyk of HMD Motorsports (photo).
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Everything On The Line for Title Trio in Dramatic Laguna Seca Finale

HMD Motorsports driver Enzo Fittipaldi (photo) trails series leader Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR by just three points entering this weekend's season-ending doubleheader.
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Eric Smith

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Up NXT: Laguna Seca Doubleheader To Decide Taut Title Race

Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR (photo) leads HMD Motorsports teammates Enzo Fittipaldi and Tymek Kucharczyk by three and 29 points, respectively, with two races remaining this season.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Talented Trio Laying It All on Line in Three-Race Sprint to Title

Just 18 points separate third-place Tymek Kucharczyk (photo, left), second-place Nikita Johnson (photo, right center) and leader Enzo Fittipaldi (photo, right) in a ferocious race for the championship in the INDYCAR development series.
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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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Eric Smith

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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.