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OCT 15, 2026
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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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OCT 14, 2026
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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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AUG 27, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Title Race Reaches Full Boil at Milwaukee for Final Oval Race of ‘26

Enzo Fittipaldi of HMD Motorsports (photo) leads Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR by one point and HMD teammate Tymek Kucharczyk by 18 points in one of the closest championship fights ever.
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AUG 09, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alessandro De Tullio Converts Qualifying Pace Into Portland Victory

The AJ Foyt Racing rookie (photo) earned his second victory of the season in the INDYCAR development series, leading all 35 laps at Portland International Raceway.
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JUL 02, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Raging Title Race Resumes With Mid-Ohio Doubleheader

Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR (photo) leads fellow rookie Tymek Kucharczyk of HMD Motorsports by six points entering the Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio doubleheader this weekend.
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JUN 23, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Enzo Fittipaldi Tops Open Test in First Trip to Milwaukee Mile

Twenty-four drivers from the INDYCAR development series prepared for the series race Sunday, Aug. 30 at the historic oval.
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JUN 04, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Veteran Oval Standouts Need Strong Weekend at WWTR

Series veterans and oval race winners Myles Rowe (photo, left) and Lochie Hughes (photo, right) could ignite their INDY NXT by Firestone championship challenges with a victory Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway.
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MAY 29, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Lochie Hughes Leads Andretti Power Play in Opening Detroit Practice

The Australian (photo) paced four Andretti Global drivers in the top five after the 45-minute session on the streets of Detroit.
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MAY 01, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Open Book of Ganassi’s Stars Sharpens Edge for Bryce Aron

The Illinois driver (photo) looks to deliver Chip Ganassi Racing its first victory in the INDYCAR development series.
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APR 07, 2026
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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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MAR 28, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Nikita Johnson Dodges Leaders’ Mayhem To Win at Barber

The Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR driver (photo) earned his second victory in three races this season and took the championship lead in the INDYCAR development series.
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MAR 13, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Santino Ferrucci Two-Stepping With Home Crowd

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Arlington, including Dallas resident and AJ Foyt Racing driver Santino Ferrucci (photo) staying busy taking care of friends and family at his home race.