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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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Myles Rowe

Historic Win Sharpens Myles Rowe’s Focus on Championship Charge

Salvador de Alba

INDYCAR Officiating Announces INDY NXT by Firestone Grid Penalty at Road America

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Myles Rowe Makes History With Drive From 24th To Win at WWTR

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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 2: Myles Rowe Breaks Through With Historic First Win

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

No. 3: FOX Debut Powers Big Increases in Ratings, Exposure

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

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

No. 5: Dennis Hauger, Caio Collet Both Climb to Big Show

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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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 10: INDYCAR Races Back to Gaming Consoles

The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the 10 biggest moments of 2025 in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 22-31.

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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

Correa's Next Challenge Comes With Cusick Morgan Motorsports

American-Ecuadorian driver has shown the mental toughness to succeed in motorsports.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Historic Win Sharpens Myles Rowe’s Focus on Championship Charge

The series veteran (photo) climbed from seventh to fifth in the standings after his last-to-first drive to victory June 7 at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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INDYCAR Officiating Announces INDY NXT by Firestone Grid Penalty at Road America

The No. 17 HMD Motorsports entry (photo) will receive a six-position starting grid penalty in the first race at Road America for avoidable contact in the race June 7 at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Myles Rowe Makes History With Drive From 24th To Win at WWTR

The Abel Motorsports with Force Indy driver (photo, right) completed the longest climb from the start to Victory Lane in the 40-year history of the INDYCAR development series.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Lochie Hughes Feels Momentum After Winning Pole at WWTR

The Australian driver for Andretti Global (photo) earned his first pole this season and third career top spot in the INDYCAR development series.

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Enzo Fittipaldi Posts Big Lap in Final Moments of WWTR Practice

The INDY NXT by Firestone points leader (photo) posted the fastest lap with less than five minutes left in practice Saturday afternoon at the 1.25-mile oval near St. Louis.

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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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Yuven Sundaramoorthy Stepping In for Cusick Morgan at WWTR

The Indian-American series veteran (photo) is substituting on the 1.25-mile oval for rookie Nicolas Stati, who is unavailable due to prior commitments.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alessandro de Tullio Continues To Rule Qualifying With Detroit Pole

The AJ Foyt Racing rookie (photo) earned his fifth pole in seven starts this season in the INDYCAR development series.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Max Taylor Fast Before Sudden Late Impact in Detroit Practice

Andretti Global drivers have led both practice sessions so far at this event, with Max Taylor (photo, front) tops Saturday morning and Lochie Hughes (photo, rear) quickest Friday.

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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Hard-Charging Pack Chasing Leader Nikita Johnson on Detroit Streets

Lochie Hughes of Andretti Global (photo) is the only driver in the top five of the INDY NXT by Firestone standings with previous experience in the INDYCAR development series on the streets of Detroit.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDY NXT by Firestone Providing Wide Pipeline of Talent to Indy 500

Josef Newgarden (photo) has won the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge twice after capturing the INDY NXT by Firestone championship in 2011.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Historic Win Sharpens Myles Rowe’s Focus on Championship Charge

The series veteran (photo) climbed from seventh to fifth in the standings after his last-to-first drive to victory June 7 at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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INDYCAR Officiating Announces INDY NXT by Firestone Grid Penalty at Road America

The No. 17 HMD Motorsports entry (photo) will receive a six-position starting grid penalty in the first race at Road America for avoidable contact in the race June 7 at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Myles Rowe Makes History With Drive From 24th To Win at WWTR

The Abel Motorsports with Force Indy driver (photo, right) completed the longest climb from the start to Victory Lane in the 40-year history of the INDYCAR development series.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Lochie Hughes Feels Momentum After Winning Pole at WWTR

The Australian driver for Andretti Global (photo) earned his first pole this season and third career top spot in the INDYCAR development series.

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Enzo Fittipaldi Posts Big Lap in Final Moments of WWTR Practice

The INDY NXT by Firestone points leader (photo) posted the fastest lap with less than five minutes left in practice Saturday afternoon at the 1.25-mile oval near St. Louis.

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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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Yuven Sundaramoorthy Stepping In for Cusick Morgan at WWTR

The Indian-American series veteran (photo) is substituting on the 1.25-mile oval for rookie Nicolas Stati, who is unavailable due to prior commitments.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alessandro de Tullio Continues To Rule Qualifying With Detroit Pole

The AJ Foyt Racing rookie (photo) earned his fifth pole in seven starts this season in the INDYCAR development series.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Max Taylor Fast Before Sudden Late Impact in Detroit Practice

Andretti Global drivers have led both practice sessions so far at this event, with Max Taylor (photo, front) tops Saturday morning and Lochie Hughes (photo, rear) quickest Friday.

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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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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Hard-Charging Pack Chasing Leader Nikita Johnson on Detroit Streets

Lochie Hughes of Andretti Global (photo) is the only driver in the top five of the INDY NXT by Firestone standings with previous experience in the INDYCAR development series on the streets of Detroit.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDY NXT by Firestone Providing Wide Pipeline of Talent to Indy 500

Josef Newgarden (photo) has won the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge twice after capturing the INDY NXT by Firestone championship in 2011.