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OCT 16, 2026
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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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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 09, 2026
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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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SEP 06, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tymek Kucharczyk Romps, Nikita Johnson Captures Title in Finale

Polish rookie Tymek Kucharczyk (photo) closed his first season in the INDYCAR development series with his second victory of the season for HMD Motorsports.
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SEP 06, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josh Pierson Breaks Through With First Career Win at Laguna Seca

The Andretti Global driver (photo) earned his first win in his 53rd career start in the INDYCAR development series by leading all 35 laps at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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SEP 05, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josh Pierson Paces Laguna Seca Practice; Title Fighters Stumble

The Andretti Global driver (photo) seeks his first career victory in the INDYCAR development series.
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SEP 03, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Everything On The Line for Title Trio in Dramatic Laguna Seca Finale

HMD Motorsports driver Enzo Fittipaldi (photo) trails series leader Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR by just three points entering this weekend's season-ending doubleheader.
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AUG 31, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Christian Lundgaard Shows Oval Chops in Breakthrough

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock in Milwaukee, where Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard (photo) earned his first career podium finish on an oval.
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AUG 30, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

High Schooler Max Garcia Drives to First Career Win in Milwaukee

The 17-year-old driver for Abel Motorsports (photo) became the second-youngest winner in the history of the INDYCAR development series.
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AUG 29, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Jack Beeton Overshadows Title Trio To Lead Milwaukee Practice

The Australian driver for HMD Motorsports (photo) was fifth fastest in the Open Test in late June at the Milwaukee Mile.
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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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JUL 19, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Matteo Nannini Pulls Away To Lead Cape 1-2 Finish at Nashville

The Italian (photo) helped Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR achieve its first-ever sweep of the top two spots in a race in the INDYCAR development series.