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Leonardo Escorpioni To Debut in INDY NXT With HMD in 2027

The Brazilian teenager (photo) finished second in the USF Pro 2000 championship in 2026 after winning the USF Juniors championship in 2025.

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Josh Pierson

Josh Pierson To Make INDYCAR SERIES Debut in 2027 With Foyt

Bart Harrison

Bart Harrison Signs With AJ Foyt Racing for 2027 Season

Tymek Kucharczyk

Tymek Kucharczyk Tops INDY NXT Regulars at Griffis Test

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tymek Kucharczyk Tops INDY NXT Regulars at Griffis Test

The Polish driver (photo) was second quickest overall, behind only Alex Palou, who participated in the annual test to help Chip Ganassi Racing hone its car setups.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Speed Runs in Family of INDY NXT Candidate Alex Powell

The Jamaican-American's (photo) father is a veteran rally driver, and his cousin is Olympic gold medal track-and-field sprinter Asafa Powell.

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FOX INDYCAR Coverage Scores Second Straight Year of Big Growth

FOX Sports' coverage of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES gained 23 percent more viewers this season than in its strong first season as broadcast partner in 2025.

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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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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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Josh Pierson To Make INDYCAR SERIES Debut in 2027 With Foyt

The Oregon native (photo) earned his first career victory in the INDYCAR development series in the 2026 season.

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Leonardo Escorpioni To Debut in INDY NXT With HMD in 2027

The Brazilian teenager (photo) finished second in the USF Pro 2000 championship in 2026 after winning the USF Juniors championship in 2025.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Bart Harrison Signs With AJ Foyt Racing for 2027 Season

The British driver (photo) has landed a full-time ride with the legendary team after a promising debut this season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Griffis Test Notebook: Drivers Savor Chance To Learn From Alex Palou

News, notes and quotes from the annual INDY NXT by Firestone test, including INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo) leading by example for younger drivers.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tymek Kucharczyk Tops INDY NXT Regulars at Griffis Test

The Polish driver (photo) was second quickest overall, behind only Alex Palou, who participated in the annual test to help Chip Ganassi Racing hone its car setups.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Interesting Mix of Drivers Running Friday at IMS in Griffis Test

German driver Sophia Florsch (photo) is among the drivers turning laps Oct. 16 in the annual INDY NXT by Firestone postseason test.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou To Help Ganassi Hone INDY NXT Setups at Griffis Test

The five-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) will drive machinery from the INDYCAR development series for the first time Friday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Niels Koolen Joins Abel Motorsports for 2027 INDY NXT Season

The Dutchman (photo) finished a career-best fourth this season at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Season, By The Numbers

The INDYCAR development series (photo) featured the highest average number of starters in 17 years and a record-tying 10 different winners.

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INDYCAR Drivers Extending Seasons at Petit Le Mans IMSA Finale

Reigning and five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou will share the No. 93 Acura GTP car (photo) of Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb Agajanian on Saturday in the 10-hour race at Road Atlanta (Photo credit: IMSA).

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Speed Runs in Family of INDY NXT Candidate Alex Powell

The Jamaican-American's (photo) father is a veteran rally driver, and his cousin is Olympic gold medal track-and-field sprinter Asafa Powell.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

English Junior Champ Abbi Pulling Consider INDY NXT as Next Home

The 23-year-old (photo) won the F1 Academy title in 2024 and has competed the last two seasons in Formula 3 in Great Britain.

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Josh Pierson To Make INDYCAR SERIES Debut in 2027 With Foyt

The Oregon native (photo) earned his first career victory in the INDYCAR development series in the 2026 season.

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Leonardo Escorpioni To Debut in INDY NXT With HMD in 2027

The Brazilian teenager (photo) finished second in the USF Pro 2000 championship in 2026 after winning the USF Juniors championship in 2025.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Bart Harrison Signs With AJ Foyt Racing for 2027 Season

The British driver (photo) has landed a full-time ride with the legendary team after a promising debut this season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Griffis Test Notebook: Drivers Savor Chance To Learn From Alex Palou

News, notes and quotes from the annual INDY NXT by Firestone test, including INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo) leading by example for younger drivers.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Interesting Mix of Drivers Running Friday at IMS in Griffis Test

German driver Sophia Florsch (photo) is among the drivers turning laps Oct. 16 in the annual INDY NXT by Firestone postseason test.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou To Help Ganassi Hone INDY NXT Setups at Griffis Test

The five-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) will drive machinery from the INDYCAR development series for the first time Friday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Niels Koolen Joins Abel Motorsports for 2027 INDY NXT Season

The Dutchman (photo) finished a career-best fourth this season at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Season, By The Numbers

The INDYCAR development series (photo) featured the highest average number of starters in 17 years and a record-tying 10 different winners.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

English Junior Champ Abbi Pulling Consider INDY NXT as Next Home

The 23-year-old (photo) won the F1 Academy title in 2024 and has competed the last two seasons in Formula 3 in Great Britain.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Uncommon Maturity Helps Nikita Johnson Deliver Consistency, Title

The Florida native (photo) won two races, finished in the top 10 in every race and completed every lap of the season en route to the title in the INDYCAR development series.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Cape’s Winding Road Back to INDY NXT Leads to Championship

Brothers Nicholas (photo, left) and Dominic Cape earned their first INDY NXT by Firestone title this season with driver Nikita Johnson in partnership with ECR after decades of success in lower categories.

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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.