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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDY NXT Poised for Another Banner Season of Growth in 2026

Lochie Hughes (photo) of Andretti Global is the top returning driver to INDY NXT by Firestone this season.
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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

INDY NXT by Firestone Field Coming Together for 2026

New teams, new drivers pushing next year's competitor lineup to a projected 24 combinations.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Chris Griffis Memorial Test

2025 INDY NXT by Firestone race winner Myles Rowe (photo) was among 24 drivers participating Monday in the annual test for the INDYCAR development series on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
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ECR Partners With Cape To Join INDY NXT by Firestone in 2026

ECR owner Ed Carpenter (photo) has deep roots in the INDYCAR development series as a driver in 2002-03.
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Seb Murray To Join Andretti Global for 2026 Season

The Scottish driver (photo) recorded two top-10 finishes as an INDY NXT by Firestone rookie in 2025, with a best result of fifth at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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Nikita Johnson To Drive for Cape Motorsports in 2026 Season

The Florida driver (photo) has finished runner-up in the USF Pro 2000 and USF2000 championships during his climb up the open-wheel ladder system.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Myles Rowe Charges From Deep in Pack To Win at Nashville

Myles Rowe of Abel Motorsports (photo, front) earned his second career INDY NXT by Firestone victory Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway. Both of his wins have come this season on ovals.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Salvador de Alba Continues Oval Momentum with Nashville Pole

The Mexican driver (photo) earned his first career INDY NXT by Firestone pole as Andretti Global took four of the top six spots on the starting grid for the season finale Sunday.
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Michael D’Orlando Powers to Front in Nashville Practice

The Andretti - Cape Motorsport driver (photo) was fastest Saturday morning at Nashville Superspeedway in just his third start of the season.
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Paul Kelly

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Dennis Hauger Stays Quick During Shortened Portland Practice

Dennis Hauger (photo) has led both practice sessions for Andretti Global this weekend at Portland International Raceway.
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Paul Kelly

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Dennis Hauger Sends Message by Leading Opening Portland Practice

Dennis Hauger of Andretti Global (photo) was more than six-tenths of a second quicker than his closest pursuer Friday.