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OCT 16, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Griffis Test Notebook: Drivers Savor Chance To Learn From Alex Palou

News, notes and quotes from the annual INDY NXT by Firestone test, including INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo) leading by example for younger drivers.
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OCT 15, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Interesting Mix of Drivers Running Friday at IMS in Griffis Test

German driver Sophia Florsch (photo) is among the drivers turning laps Oct. 16 in the annual INDY NXT by Firestone postseason test.
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OCT 14, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou To Help Ganassi Hone INDY NXT Setups at Griffis Test

The five-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) will drive machinery from the INDYCAR development series for the first time Friday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
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OCT 09, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Season, By The Numbers

The INDYCAR development series (photo) featured the highest average number of starters in 17 years and a record-tying 10 different winners.
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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 29, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josh Pierson Upstages Title Contenders With First Career Pole

The Andretti Global driver (photo) sped to his first career pole at the Milwaukee Mile in his 52nd start in the INDYCAR development series.
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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 11, 2026
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INDY NXT by Firestone
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Driver Evaluation Test at IMS To Scout New Talent for INDY NXT

INDY NXT by Firestone points leader Enzo Fittipaldi (photo) found his way into the INDYCAR development series after participating in the series evaluation test last fall.
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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.