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OCT 16, 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Griffis Test Notebook: Drivers Savor Chance To Learn From Alex Palou

News, notes and quotes from the annual INDY NXT by Firestone test, including INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo) leading by example for younger drivers.

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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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Driver News

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, Tymek Kucharczyk Power to Poles at Laguna Seca

HMD Motorsports rookie Kucharczyk (photo) enhanced his chances in the title fight for the INDYCAR development series with his first career pole. He will start second in the other race.

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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 04, 2026

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Tale of the Tape: A Look at INDY NXT Title Contenders

A statistical comparison of the three main contenders for the INDYCAR development series championship this weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, including Tymek Kucharczyk of HMD Motorsports (photo).

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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

Up NXT: Laguna Seca Doubleheader To Decide Taut Title Race

Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR (photo) leads HMD Motorsports teammates Enzo Fittipaldi and Tymek Kucharczyk by three and 29 points, respectively, with two races remaining this season.