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OCT 28, 2025
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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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OCT 03, 2025
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

First Test Whets Appetite for More for Rising Star Kakunoshin Ohta

The standout Japanese sports car and open-wheel racer (photo) impressed in his first test of NTT INDYCAR SERIES machinery Oct. 1 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
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OCT 02, 2025
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Driver News
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Caio Collet, Niels Koolen Wowed by INDYCAR SERIES Car in First Test

INDY NXT by Firestone veteran Niels Koolen (photo) tested with Chip Ganassi Racing on Oct. 1 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
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OCT 02, 2025
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Driver News
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dennis Hauger Hustles in ‘Pretty Cool’ First Run in Coyne Car

The 2025 INDY NXT champion (photo) tested with Dale Coyne Racing on Oct. 1 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, his first sampling of NTT INDYCAR SERIES machinery.
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AUG 28, 2025
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Track News
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDY NXT Field Set for Full-Tilt Finale on Nashville Oval

Several drivers in the INDY NXT by Firestone Music City Grand Prix will seek their first career oval victory Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway.
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AUG 21, 2025
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Track News
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Can Caio Collet Muster Last Stand Vs. Dennis Hauger at Milwaukee?

It's now or never time for Caio Collet of HMD Motorsports (photo), who trails Dennis Hauger of Andretti Global by 54 points in the championship race with two events remaining.
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JUL 26, 2025
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Track News
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Caio Collet Keeps Pressure on Dennis Hauger, Holds Him Off at Laguna Seca

Brazilian driver will try to sweep the Laguna Seca doubleheader Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
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JUL 24, 2025
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Track News
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dennis Hauger Looking to Become Latest to Sweep Laguna Seca Doubleheader

Two races in Monterey presents multiple opportunities for championship contenders.
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MAY 30, 2025
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Track News
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dennis Hauger Sets Quick Early Pace in First Detroit Practice

Andretti Global's Dennis Hauger (photo), the series points leader, ended up .3803 of a second clear of the field Friday during practice on the streets of Detroit.
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MAY 29, 2025
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Track News
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Leading Andretti Duo Looks To Pull Away from Pack in Motor City

The streets of downtown Detroit (photo) provide a steep challenge for INDY NXT by Firestone drivers and teams.
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MAY 15, 2025
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Driver News
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Strong IMS Performances Mark New Level of Niels Koolen’s Progress

Niels Koolen (photo) finished a career-best sixth Saturday in the second race of the Indianapolis Grand Prix doubleheader.
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MAY 10, 2025
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Track News
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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.