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1 day ago
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Nikita Johnson Looks To Extend Youth Movement at Arlington

The Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR driver (photo) won the season opener at St. Petersburg, one of two teenagers on the podium after that race.
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MAR 05, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Polish Rookie Comes to Grips With INDY NXT Quickly

Tymek Kucharczyk (photo) qualified fifth and finished third for HMD Motorsports in his debut in the INDYCAR development series on March 1 at St. Petersburg.
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MAR 01, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Nikita Johnson Feasts on Home Cooking To Earn First Win at St. Pete

The St. Petersburg resident (photo) earned his first win in the INDYCAR development series in just his fourth start and handed Cape Motorsports its first INDY NXT by Firestone victory.
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FEB 28, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Max Taylor Stays Perfect To Claim First Career Pole in St. Pete

The Connecticut native (photo) earned his first career INDY NXT pole to lead four Andretti Global cars in the top six in qualifying.
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FEB 28, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Max Taylor, Andretti Stay Hot in Damp St. Petersburg Practice

The Connecticut native (photo) led for the second consecutive session at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
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FEB 27, 2026
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Max Taylor Easily Leads Andretti 1-2-3 in Opening St. Pete Practice

The Connecticut native (photo) was more than a half-second quicker than his closest pursuer Friday afternoon in the first practice session of the season.
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FEB 26, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

It’s Anyone’s Race To Win as Wide-Open Season Starts in St. Pete

A big field of 24 drivers is set to take the green flag on the 2026 season at 10 a.m. ET Sunday in the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
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FEB 25, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Miami Group Test

Ricardo Escotto (top) paced a strong group test in Miami for Juncos Hollinger Racing, which placed two drivers in the top four in the overall results.
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FEB 23, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 Preview: Juncos Hollinger Racing

A series of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone team previews concludes with this look at this team's return to the INDYCAR development series this season with a lineup that includes Ricardo Escotto (photo) and Alexander Koreiba.
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FEB 20, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 Preview: Cusick Morgan Motorsports

A series of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone team previews continues with this look at this team's arrival into the INDYCAR development series this season with a lineup that includes Formula 2 veteran Juan Manuel Correa (photo).
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FEB 19, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 Preview: AJ Foyt Racing

A series of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone team previews continues with this look at this legendary team's return to the INDYCAR development series this season with a lineup that includes Alessandro De Tullio (photo).
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FEB 19, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2026 Preview: HMD Motorsports

A series of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone team previews continues with this look at this former championship team that welcomes an all-new driver lineup this season, including 2025 race winner Salvador de Alba (photo).