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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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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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Race 2 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Laguna Seca

Catch up on the top moments from the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season finale as the championship was decided in Race 2 of the Grand Prix of Monterey doubleheader at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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The Crown Is His! Nikita Johnson Wins 2026 INDY NXT Championship

Nikita Johnson earns the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone championship with a second-place finish in Race 2 of the Grand Prix of Monterey.

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Race 2 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Laguna Seca

Catch up on the top moments from the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season finale as the championship was decided in Race 2 of the Grand Prix of Monterey doubleheader at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Nikita Johnson Celebrates 2026 INDY NXT Title

Nikita Johnson and the Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR team are presented with the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone championship trophy following Race 2 at Laguna Seca.

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The Crown Is His! Nikita Johnson Wins 2026 INDY NXT Championship

Nikita Johnson earns the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone championship with a second-place finish in Race 2 of the Grand Prix of Monterey.

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Race 1 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Laguna Seca

Watch full Race 1 highlights from the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca as the championship battle heats up in the opening race of the doubleheader.

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Qualifying Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Laguna Seca

Watch full highlights from INDY NXT by Firestone qualifying as the field battles for the Firestone P1 Awards in this weekend’s championship-deciding doubleheader at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Practice 2 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Laguna Seca

The top moments from Practice 2 for the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey as Josh Pierson, Nikita Johnson, Enzo Fittipaldi and the field prepare for the doubleheader weekend.

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Practice 1 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Laguna Seca

Watch full highlights from Practice 1 of the INDY NXT by Firestone doubleheader weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Weekend Preview: 2026 INDY NXT at Laguna Seca

What you need to know as the INDY NXT by Firestone championship battle comes down to the final weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Milwaukee

Relive the biggest moments from the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone race at the Milwaukee Mile as Max Garcia, Nikita Johnson, JM Correa and the field battle for every inch in a thrilling fight for victory at the historic Wisconsin oval.

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Qualifying Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone at Milwaukee

Catch up on all the best action from qualifying at Milwaukee as Josh Pierson, Nikita Johnson, Enzo Fittipaldi and the INDY NXT by Firestone field battle for the Firestone P1 Award.

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Myles Rowe Wrecks in Practice at Milwaukee

Myles Rowe goes around during INDY NXT by Firestone practice at the Milwaukee Mile, pounding the wall and bringing his morning session to an early end.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Portland

Full race highlights from Round 14 of the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season as the championship contenders battle wheel-to-wheel at Portland International Raceway in the Grand Prix of Portland.

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Editorial Staff

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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Editorial Staff

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.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Title Race Reaches Full Boil at Milwaukee for Final Oval Race of ‘26

Enzo Fittipaldi of HMD Motorsports (photo) leads Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR by one point and HMD teammate Tymek Kucharczyk by 18 points in one of the closest championship fights ever.

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Race 2 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Laguna Seca

Catch up on the top moments from the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season finale as the championship was decided in Race 2 of the Grand Prix of Monterey doubleheader at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Race 1 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Laguna Seca

Watch full Race 1 highlights from the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca as the championship battle heats up in the opening race of the doubleheader.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Milwaukee

Relive the biggest moments from the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone race at the Milwaukee Mile as Max Garcia, Nikita Johnson, JM Correa and the field battle for every inch in a thrilling fight for victory at the historic Wisconsin oval.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Portland

Full race highlights from Round 14 of the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season as the championship contenders battle wheel-to-wheel at Portland International Raceway in the Grand Prix of Portland.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Nashville

Watch all the highlights from the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone race at Nashville Superspeedway as the next generation of INDYCAR stars battle wheel-to-wheel in Music City.

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Race 2 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Mid-Ohio

Catch up on the biggest moments from Race 2 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course as Enzo Fittipaldi, Tymek Kucharczyk and the stars of tomorrow close out an INDY NXT by Firestone doubleheader weekend.

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Race 1 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Mid-Ohio

Watch the top highlights from Race 1 of the Mid-Ohio doubleheader as Enzo Fittipaldi, Jack Beeton and the INDY NXT by Firestone field battle for the opening win of the weekend.

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Race 2 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Road America

Relive all the action from a second race at Road America as INDY NXT by Firestone delivers another intense battle on the iconic Wisconsin road course.

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Race 1 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT at Road America

Watch the top highlights from Race 1 of the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone doubleheader at Road America as the rising stars battle for victory in Wisconsin.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone at St. Louis

Relive all the action from INDY NXT by Firestone at World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis as the next generation of INDYCAR stars battle on an oval for the first time in 2026.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Detroit Grand Prix

Watch the highlights from a dramatic 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Detroit Grand Prix as the series' rising stars battled through the Streets of Detroit for victory.

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Race 2 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT By Firestone Grand Prix Of Indianapolis

Relive the best moments from Race 2 of the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Indianapolis doubleheader from the IMS road course.

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Race 1 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT By Firestone Grand Prix Of Indianapolis

Relive the top moments from a wet and wild Race 1 as INDY NXT by Firestone kicked off its doubleheader weekend on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Race 2 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Alabama

A new winner or a weekend sweep? Relive the best action from Race 2 of the INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Alabama doubleheader at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Race 1 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Alabama

Relive the top moments from Race 1 of the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park, featuring a dramatic fight to the finish.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Arlington

Relive a wild INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Arlington with full highlights from Round 2 of the season.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT By Firestone Grand Prix Of St. Petersburg

Find out who took the season opening INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Music City Grand Prix

Rewind the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone Music City Grand Prix with top moments from the season finale at Nashville Superspeedway.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Milwaukee Mile

Relive the best action as the INDYCAR stars of tomorrow take on the historic Milwaukee Mile in the penultimate race of the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone season.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Grand Prix of Portland

Catch up on the best moments from the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Portland at Portland International Raceway.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Grand Prix of Monterey Race 2

Relive the best moments from Race 2 of the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Grand Prix of Monterey Race 1

Watch the top highlights from an intense Race 1 at the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey.

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Race Highlights: 2025 INDY NXT By Firestone At Iowa Speedway

Relive the best moments from a historic race for INDY NXT by Firestone at Iowa Speedway.

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Race Highlights: 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone at World Wide Technology Raceway

Catch all the key moments from INDY NXT by Firestone at World Wide Technology Raceway.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Indianapolis Grand Prix Race 2

Relive all the best action as INDY NXT by Firestone capped off a doubleheader weekend with Race 2 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Indianapolis Grand Prix Race 1

The top moments from Indianapolis Grand Prix Race 1 from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Grand Prix Of Alabama

Catch up on the best moments from Round 2 of the 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone season from Barber Motorsports Park.

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Race Highlights: 2025 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Check out the best highlights from an action-packed INDY NXT by Firestone season opener at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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On Track Highlights

Race Highlights: Music City Grand Prix

The 2024 INDY NXT season reached its conclusion in Nashville! Relive all the highlights from the Music City Grand Prix.

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On Track Highlights

Race Highlights: Grand Prix of Portland

INDY NXT by Firestone made its way to the 11 challenging turns of Portland International Raceway. Catch all the action from the 2024 Grand Prix of Portland!

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On Track Highlights

Race Highlights: Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey Race 1

Action, drama, and strong racing for all 35 laps! Catch up on must-see INDY NXT highlights from Race 1 of the Grand Prix of Monterey.

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On Track Highlights

Race Highlights: Grand Prix of Monterey Race 2

Double the action at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Check out the must-see highlights from Race 2 of the Grand Prix of Monterey.