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5 DAYS AGO
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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 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.
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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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AUG 08, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alessandro De Tullio Drives Closer to Record With Portland Pole

The AJ Foyt Racing rookie driver (photo) is just one pole away from tying the all-time series record set in 2018 by current NTT INDYCAR SERIES star Pato O'Ward.
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AUG 08, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tymek Kucharczyk Finds Speed in Portland While Title Rivals Struggle

The Polish rookie (photo) was considerably quicker than fellow championship contenders Nikita Johnson and Enzo Fittipaldi during the second practice Saturday morning at Portland International Raceway.
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AUG 07, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Niels Koolen Paces Surprising Top Five After First Portland Practice

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) was one of four competitors outside the top five in points who landed in the top five of the first practice Friday at Portland International Raceway.
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AUG 06, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Raging Title Race Ready To Resume as Stretch Run Starts at Portland

Nikita Johnson (photo, front, above) of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR leads HMD Motorsports rival Enzo Fittipaldi by just one point with four races remaining this season.
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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.
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JUL 18, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Lochie Hughes Leaps Late to Top of Nashville Practice

The Andretti Global driver (photo, front) won last season as a rookie on an oval, at World Wide Technology Raceway.
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JUL 16, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tight Trio Tussling for Title Shifts Attention to Nashville Oval

HMD Motorsports driver Enzo Fittipaldi (photo) powered into the lead of the INDYCAR development series after sweeping the doubleheader July 4-5 at Mid-Ohio.