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Dennis Hauger Runs from Chaos To Win in Detroit, Pad Points Lead

Andretti Global's Dennis Hauger (photo) earned his fourth win in five starts this season in the INDYCAR development series.

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Dennis Hauger Edges Teammate Lochie Hughes for Detroit Pole

Dennis Hauger

Dennis Hauger Picks Up Practice Pace, Aims for Pole at Detroit

Dennis Hauger

Dennis Hauger Sets Quick Early Pace in First Detroit Practice

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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Experience Helps Salvador de Alba Smooth Rough Edges

Salvador de Alba (photo) started his second season in INDY NXT by Firestone by finishing fifth March 2 at St. Petersburg.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

More Experience, Finding Oval Speed Crucial for Hughes

Lochie Hughes (photo) finished second to Andretti Global teammate Dennis Hauger in his INDY NXT by Firestone debut on March 2 at 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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Collet Relying on Experience in Golden Chance This Season

Caio Collet (photo) is the top returning points scorer from 2024 this season in INDY NXT by Firestone.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Right Here, Right Now: Hauger Aims for Title in First Season

Dennis Hauger (photo) of Andretti Global brings race victories and impressive credentials from FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 to his first INDY NXT by Firestone season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Hedge Betting on Title Run in 2025 with Move to ABEL

Callum Hedge (photo) finished fourth in the INDY NXT by Firestone standings as a rookie in 2024.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

‘Two Sides of Life’ Help Rowe Embrace Pressure of Season

Myles Rowe (photo) won the USF Pro 2000 title in 2023 before climbing to INDY NXT by Firestone in 2024.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Teen Murray Balances Books, Racing as Debut Approaches

At 17, Seb Murray (photo) of Scotland will be the youngest full-time driver this season in INDY NXT by Firestone.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Floersch Quickly Adjusting To New Opportunity in America

German driver Sophia Floersch (photo) comes to INDY NXT by Firestone with extensive experience in junior open-wheel series and sports cars.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Senior Staff Writer

INDYCAR Drivers Help Shift Detroit Auto Show into Gear

Five INDYCAR drivers participated in a panel discussion at the Detroit Auto Show, including (photo, from left) Josef Newgarden, David Malukas, Kyffin Simpson, Nolan Allaer and Callum Hedge.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Senior Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Sebring

German rookie Sophia Floersch (photo) was one of many drivers to impress during two days of testing this week at Sebring, Florida.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Teen Sensation Evagoras Papasavvas Climbing Ladder in a Hurry

American driver Evagoras Papasavvas (photo), 17, finished an impressive second in his first INDY NXT by Firestone start earlier this month at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Strong IMS Performances Mark New Level of Niels Koolen’s Progress

Niels Koolen (photo) finished a career-best sixth Saturday in the second race of the Indianapolis Grand Prix doubleheader.

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INDYCAR Announces INDY NXT by Firestone Penalties at Barber Motorsports Park

Jack William Miller (photo) will start from the rear of the field Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park as part of his penalties.

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Bryce Aron Taking Over No. 9 Chip Ganassi Racing Entry at Barber

Bryce Aron (photo) earned two podium finishes in his rookie season of INDY NXT by Firestone in 2024.

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Evagoras Papasavvas To Make Series Debut with HMD at Barber

The 17-year-old Ohio native (photo) has raced in USF 2000 the last three seasons.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Callum Hedge Honors Family by Racing for Special Cause

ABEL Motorsports driver Callum Hedge (photo) is trying to raise awareness and funds to combat muscular dystrophy in his native New Zealand, as two of his nephews suffer from the disorder.

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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

Fitness Helps Bryce Aron Stay on Top of Car Setups

Bryce Aron (photo) moved to HMD Motorsports this season after racing with Andretti Global in 2024 as an INDY NXT by Firestone rookie.

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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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Papasavvas Steps Up for Part-Time Seat with HMD

Cypriot-American Evagoras Papasavvas (photo) won two races last season in USF2000.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Floersch Quickly Adjusting To New Opportunity in America

German driver Sophia Floersch (photo) comes to INDY NXT by Firestone with extensive experience in junior open-wheel series and sports cars.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Senior Staff Writer

INDYCAR Stars Look To Continue Winning Ways in Rolex 24

NTT INDYCAR SERIES stars Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist are part of the driver lineup behind the wheel of Meyer Shank Racing's No. 60 Acura this weekend in the Rolex 24 At Daytona.

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Davey Hamilton Jr. To Compete in Four Oval Races for HMD

Davey Hamilton Jr. (photo), son of INDYCAR SERIES veteran Davey Hamilton, brings oval racing experience in sprint cars and supermodifieds to INDY NXT by Firestone.

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F2 Veteran Juan Manuel Correa Joins HMD Motorsports

Americah-Ecuadorian Juan Manuel Correa was a teammate of NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver Callum Ilott in Formula 2.

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Papasavvas Steps Up for Part-Time Seat with HMD

Cypriot-American Evagoras Papasavvas (photo) won two races last season in USF2000.

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Scottish Driver Murray Joins Andretti Cape for 2025 Season

Seb Murray, 17, brings experience in Formula 4 and Formula 3 to INDY NXT by Firestone.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Senior Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Sebring

German rookie Sophia Floersch (photo) was one of many drivers to impress during two days of testing this week at Sebring, Florida.

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Shell V-Power Nitro+ To Sponsor Smith in 2025 Season

Australian rookie Tommy Smith will drive this car (photo) for HMD Motorsports in his rookie INDY NXT by Firestone season.

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INDY NXT Star Abel To Drive Full Season in No. 51 Coyne Car

Jacob Abel finished runner-up in the 2024 INDY NXT by Firestone standings, also earning his first three career wins and first three career poles.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Smith Ready To Get to Work in First INDY NXT Season

Tommy Smith (center) comes to INDY NXT by Firestone after racing in FIA Formula 3 for the last two seasons.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 4: New Stars Surface in Deep 2024 Talent Pool

Caio Collet (photo) of HMD Motorsports finished third in the season standings and was named Rookie of the Year in 2024.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 5: Deegan Taking Stock of Open Wheel Starting in 2025

Former NASCAR driver Hailie Deegan (photo) will be joined by fellow female driver Sophia Floersch in the HMD lineup in 2025.

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FOX Sports, INDYCAR Announce INDY NXT Race Broadcasts

Twelve INDY NXT races will air live on FS1, two others on FS2.

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Floersch Joins HMD for 2025 INDY NXT Season

German driver became first woman to score points in FIA Formula 3.