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Rookie Max Garcia Balances Books, Teen Life While on Fast Track

The Miami resident (photo) is only 16, but he already has won championships in USF2000 in 2024 and USF Pro 2000 in 2025 and will make his INDY NXT by Firestone debut in 2026.

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Nicholas Monteiro

Nicholas Monteiro Joins AJ Foyt Racing in INDY NXT for 2026

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Test Patterns: Barber Motorsports Park

Caio Collet

Caio Collet Climbing to INDYCAR SERIES With AJ Foyt Racing in 2026

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Correa's Next Challenge Comes With Cusick Morgan Motorsports

American-Ecuadorian driver has shown the mental toughness to succeed in motorsports.

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Eric Smith

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Rookie Max Garcia Balances Books, Teen Life While on Fast Track

The Miami resident (photo) is only 16, but he already has won championships in USF2000 in 2024 and USF Pro 2000 in 2025 and will make his INDY NXT by Firestone debut in 2026.

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Inside Line: October News with Longest Legs?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Rinus VeeKay's (photo) decision to sign with Juncos Hollinger Racing could still reverberate around the NTT INDYCAR SERIES paddock next season for its implications on what could be a wild Silly Season of driver movement.

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INDYCAR Announces 17-Race 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Schedule

The INDYCAR development series schedule grows to the same number of races as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2026.

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Eric Smith

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Plenty at Stake in INDY NXT Stretch Run Besides Title Race

Caio Collet (photo, front) has emerged as a championship contender with three races remaining of the INDY NXT by Firestone season.

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Inside Line: Intrigue About WWTR Race?

There always seems to be a surprise podium contender in NTT INDYCAR SERIES races at World Wide Technology Raceway, and one member of the Inside Line panel is eyeing Conor Daly for a top-three finish this Sunday night.

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Eric Smith

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Allaer Balances Growth with Intense Desire To Win

Nolan Allaer (photo) is in his first full season of INDY NXT by Firestone with HMD Motorsports after driving a partial schedule last year with the team.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Experience Helps Salvador de Alba Smooth Rough Edges

Salvador de Alba (photo) started his second season in INDY NXT by Firestone by finishing fifth March 2 at St. Petersburg.

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Eric Smith

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More Experience, Finding Oval Speed Crucial for Hughes

Lochie Hughes (photo) finished second to Andretti Global teammate Dennis Hauger in his INDY NXT by Firestone debut on March 2 at St. Petersburg.

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Eric Smith

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Missig Poised for Big Jump This Season in INDY NXT

Jordan Missig (photo) finished a career-best sixth March 2 on the streets of St. Petersburg.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Collet Relying on Experience in Golden Chance This Season

Caio Collet (photo) is the top returning points scorer from 2024 this season in INDY NXT by Firestone.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Right Here, Right Now: Hauger Aims for Title in First Season

Dennis Hauger (photo) of Andretti Global brings race victories and impressive credentials from FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 to his first INDY NXT by Firestone season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Correa's Next Challenge Comes With Cusick Morgan Motorsports

American-Ecuadorian driver has shown the mental toughness to succeed in motorsports.

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Nicholas Monteiro Joins AJ Foyt Racing in INDY NXT for 2026

The Brazilian-American driver (photo) brings three seasons of USF Pro 2000 experience to the Foyt team as it returns to the INDYCAR development series in 2026.

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Caio Collet Climbing to INDYCAR SERIES With AJ Foyt Racing in 2026

The Brazilian (photo), who won four races in two seasons of INDY NXT by Firestone competition, will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet for the entire 17-race season and compete for Rookie of the Year honors.

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Alessandro De Tullio To Make INDY NXT Debut in 2026 With Foyt

The Italian-American driver (photo) finished fourth in the USF Pro 2000 standings in 2025.

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HMD Motorsports Signs Enzo Fittipaldi for 2026 Season

The Brazilian-American driver (photo) is the grandson of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and two-time Formula One World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi.

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Jack Beeton To Drive for HMD Motorsports in 2026 Rookie Season

The 17-year-old Australian driver (photo, right) has won races and championships in Formula 4 series around the world.

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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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Follow Chris Griffis Memorial Test at IMS Live This Afternoon

Twenty-four drivers are testing today on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course (photo) in the annual test for INDY NXT by Firestone. Find a live timing link by clicking on the full story.

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Juan Manuel Correa Signs With Cusick Morgan for 2026

The American-Ecuadorian driver (photo) finished third in 2025 at Detroit in just his third start in the INDYCAR development series.

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Josh Pierson Completes Andretti INDY NXT Lineup for 2026

The Oregon native (photo) is moving to Andretti Global in 2026 for his fourth season in the INDYCAR development series.

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Colin Kaminsky To Return to INDY NXT with ABEL in 2026

The Illinois native (photo) made his INDY NXT by Firestone debut in 2023 with a limited schedule before turning to sports cars in 2024 and focusing on starting a business in 2025.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDYCAR Test Signals More Momentum in Lochie Hughes’ Career

The Australian (photo) is more focused on ever than winning the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone championship and climbing to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES after his first INDYCAR SERIES test with Andretti Global.

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Nicholas Monteiro Joins AJ Foyt Racing in INDY NXT for 2026

The Brazilian-American driver (photo) brings three seasons of USF Pro 2000 experience to the Foyt team as it returns to the INDYCAR development series in 2026.

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Caio Collet Climbing to INDYCAR SERIES With AJ Foyt Racing in 2026

The Brazilian (photo), who won four races in two seasons of INDY NXT by Firestone competition, will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet for the entire 17-race season and compete for Rookie of the Year honors.

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Alessandro De Tullio To Make INDY NXT Debut in 2026 With Foyt

The Italian-American driver (photo) finished fourth in the USF Pro 2000 standings in 2025.

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HMD Motorsports Signs Enzo Fittipaldi for 2026 Season

The Brazilian-American driver (photo) is the grandson of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and two-time Formula One World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi.

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Jack Beeton To Drive for HMD Motorsports in 2026 Rookie Season

The 17-year-old Australian driver (photo, right) has won races and championships in Formula 4 series around the world.

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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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Follow Chris Griffis Memorial Test at IMS Live This Afternoon

Twenty-four drivers are testing today on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course (photo) in the annual test for INDY NXT by Firestone. Find a live timing link by clicking on the full story.

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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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Juan Manuel Correa Signs With Cusick Morgan for 2026

The American-Ecuadorian driver (photo) finished third in 2025 at Detroit in just his third start in the INDYCAR development series.

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Josh Pierson Completes Andretti INDY NXT Lineup for 2026

The Oregon native (photo) is moving to Andretti Global in 2026 for his fourth season in the INDYCAR development series.

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Colin Kaminsky To Return to INDY NXT with ABEL in 2026

The Illinois native (photo) made his INDY NXT by Firestone debut in 2023 with a limited schedule before turning to sports cars in 2024 and focusing on starting a business in 2025.

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AJ Foyt Racing Teaming With HMD in INDY NXT by Firestone in 2026

Team President Larry Foyt (photo) will lead AJ Foyt Racing back to INDY NXT by Firestone with a two-car team starting in 2026.