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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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INDYCAR.com

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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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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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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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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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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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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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).
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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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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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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

High Schooler Max Garcia Drives to First Career Win in Milwaukee

The 17-year-old driver for Abel Motorsports (photo) became the second-youngest winner in the history of the INDYCAR development series.
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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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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Jack Beeton Overshadows Title Trio To Lead Milwaukee Practice

The Australian driver for HMD Motorsports (photo) was fifth fastest in the Open Test in late June at the Milwaukee Mile.