INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey Race 2

September 8 - 10 |Monterey, California

Sep 10 2023 • On Track Highlights

Race Highlights: INDY NXT Grand Prix of Monterey - Race 2

Watch as a new INDY NXT by Firestone champion is crowned in the final race of the 2023 season at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Saturday, Sep 9

12:05 PM ET

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12:50 PM ET

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Track Details

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

35 Laps 78.33 Miles

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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is a challenging 2.238-mile (3.602 km) road course with 11 turns, including the famous "Corkscrew,“ with its six-story drop in a mere 450 feet that was popularized by “The Pass.” Originally constructed in 1957 in Monterey, California when the Pebble Beach Road Races required a safer course, the track is known for hosting a variety of top-tier racing events from sports cars to motorcycles, to numerous community events. Set against a scenic backdrop, it attracts motorsports enthusiasts from around the world and has become an iconic venue in the world of competitive racing. Tickets, VIP experiences and more are available on the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca website.

Event News

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Sundaramoorthy To Run Full Season with Abel in 2024

Wisconsin native Yuven Sundaramoorthy is climbing to a full-time ride in INDY NXT by Firestone after competing in four races in 2023.

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Foster Mulls Enticing Options after Andretti INDYCAR Test

Englishman Louis Foster finished fourth in the INDY NXT by Firestone standings as a rookie this season, with two wins and four poles.

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Rasmussen Happy To Call Himself INDY NXT 'Champion'

Driver of No. 6 HMD Motorsports with DCR won series-leading five races in 2023.

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Rasmussen Clinches Title in Style with Dominant Laguna Win

Christian Rasmussen earned his series-high fifth victory of the season to clinch the INDY NXT by Firestone championship Sunday.

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McElrea on Pole for Today's Race; Rasmussen Tops for Sunday

Rasmussen leads McElrea by 65 points heading to the season's final two races.

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Rasmussen Focused on Title after Leading Laguna Practice

Christian Rasmussen (photo, above) was nearly two seconds quicker than the series track record on the freshly repaved WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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INDY NXT by Firestone Preview – Laguna Seca

Christian Rasmussen of HMD Motorsports with DCR has one hand on the championship trophy and will look to seal the title this weekend in the season-ending doubleheader.

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Porto To Drive for Cape at Brickyard, Laguna Seca

Brazilian Kiko Porto won a USF2000 race in 2021 on the IMS road course.

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Franzoni To Finish 2023 for JHR on Road, Street Courses

Victor Franzoni (photo, second from left) won the USF Pro 2000 championship with Juncos Racing in 2017.

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Sundaramoorthy, Pizzi Moving Up This Season with Abel

Yuven Sundaramoorthy and Francesco Pizzi will step up from USF Pro 2000 to drive three races each this season with Abel.

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Sowery Returns to HMD for Partial 2023 Program

Toby Sowery scored HMD Motorsports' first victory in INDY NXT by Firestone, in 2019.

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INDY NXT by Firestone To Launch New Generation of Stars

The rebranded racing series, formerly known as Indy Lights, will stage 14 races in 2023 and will compete on a diverse set of ovals, road courses and street circuits.

Previous Winners

2024

Louis Foster

(R1)

2024

Louis Foster

(R2)

2023

Hunter McElrea

(R1)

2023

Christian Rasmussen

(R2)

2022

Sting Ray Robb

(R1)

2022

Christian Rasmussen

(R2)

2021

Kyle Kirkwood

(R1)

2021

Kyle Kirkwood

(R2)

2019

Rinus VeeKay

(R1)

2019

Rinus VeeKay

(Q2)

2016

Zach

Veach

2015

Spencer

Pigot