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5 DAYS AGO
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Bart Harrison Signs With AJ Foyt Racing for 2027 Season

The British driver (photo) has landed a full-time ride with the legendary team after a promising debut this season.
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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 13, 2026
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Niels Koolen Joins Abel Motorsports for 2027 INDY NXT Season

The Dutchman (photo) finished a career-best fourth this season at World Wide Technology Raceway.
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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 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.