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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Chris Griffis Memorial Test

2025 INDY NXT by Firestone race winner Myles Rowe (photo) was among 24 drivers participating Monday in the annual test for the INDYCAR development series on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Sebastian Murray Leads Andretti Power Play in Griffis Test at IMS

The Scottish driver (photo), who lives in Dubai, is joining Andretti Global in 2026 after racing in the INDYCAR development series as a rookie in 2025.
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ECR Partners With Cape To Join INDY NXT by Firestone in 2026

ECR owner Ed Carpenter (photo) has deep roots in the INDYCAR development series as a driver in 2002-03.
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Nikita Johnson To Drive for Cape Motorsports in 2026 Season

The Florida driver (photo) has finished runner-up in the USF Pro 2000 and USF2000 championships during his climb up the open-wheel ladder system.
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Eric Smith

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Lochie Hughes Breaks Through for First INDY NXT Victory at IMS

Australian Lochie Hughes (photo) led all 35 laps from pole for his first career victory in the INDYCAR development series.
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Eric Smith

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Indy Doubleheader Gives Rivals Two Chances To Catch Dennis Hauger

Myles Rowe (photo) finished fifth and seventh, respectively, in the two races of the Indianapolis Grand Prix doubleheader in 2024.
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Eric Smith

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2025 Preview: HMD Motorsports

Brazilian Caio Collet (photo) is the top returnee at HMD Motorsports this season after finishing third in the standings and earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2024.