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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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OCT 01, 2026
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INDYCAR Drivers Extending Seasons at Petit Le Mans IMSA Finale

Reigning and five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou will share the No. 93 Acura GTP car (photo) of Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb Agajanian on Saturday in the 10-hour race at Road Atlanta (Photo credit: IMSA).
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OCT 01, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Speed Runs in Family of INDY NXT Candidate Alex Powell

The Jamaican-American's (photo) father is a veteran rally driver, and his cousin is Olympic gold medal track-and-field sprinter Asafa Powell.
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SEP 24, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

English Junior Champ Abbi Pulling Consider INDY NXT as Next Home

The 23-year-old (photo) won the F1 Academy title in 2024 and has competed the last two seasons in Formula 3 in Great Britain.
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SEP 17, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Uncommon Maturity Helps Nikita Johnson Deliver Consistency, Title

The Florida native (photo) won two races, finished in the top 10 in every race and completed every lap of the season en route to the title in the INDYCAR development series.
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SEP 10, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Cape’s Winding Road Back to INDY NXT Leads to Championship

Brothers Nicholas (photo, left) and Dominic Cape earned their first INDY NXT by Firestone title this season with driver Nikita Johnson in partnership with ECR after decades of success in lower categories.
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SEP 06, 2026
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Nikita Johnson: 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Champion

Fast facts about the Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR driver (photo), who became the youngest champion in the history of the INDYCAR development series Sunday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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SEP 06, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tymek Kucharczyk Romps, Nikita Johnson Captures Title in Finale

Polish rookie Tymek Kucharczyk (photo) closed his first season in the INDYCAR development series with his second victory of the season for HMD Motorsports.
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SEP 06, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josh Pierson Breaks Through With First Career Win at Laguna Seca

The Andretti Global driver (photo) earned his first win in his 53rd career start in the INDYCAR development series by leading all 35 laps at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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SEP 05, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josh Pierson, Tymek Kucharczyk Power to Poles at Laguna Seca

HMD Motorsports rookie Kucharczyk (photo) enhanced his chances in the title fight for the INDYCAR development series with his first career pole. He will start second in the other race.
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SEP 05, 2026
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Paul Kelly

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Josh Pierson Paces Laguna Seca Practice; Title Fighters Stumble

The Andretti Global driver (photo) seeks his first career victory in the INDYCAR development series.
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SEP 04, 2026
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Tale of the Tape: A Look at INDY NXT Title Contenders

A statistical comparison of the three main contenders for the INDYCAR development series championship this weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, including Tymek Kucharczyk of HMD Motorsports (photo).