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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

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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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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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 31, 2026

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Enzo Fittipaldi Wins Motor City Thriller, Takes Series Lead

The race winner (photo, center) holds a seven-point lead over Nikita Johnson and an eight-point lead over third-place Tymek Kucharczyk (photo, right) in the INDYCAR development series. Myles Rowe (photo, left) finished second at Detroit.

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MAY 30, 2026

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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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MAY 30, 2026

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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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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 28, 2026

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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.