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Phillip B. Wilson

Leist provides welcome finish for AJ Foyt Racing at INDYCAR GP
An ideal call to pit for rain tires and solid driving by the 20-year-old leads to a career-best fourth-place finish.
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Christopher DeHarde

Leist's learning curve will bank higher on ISM Raceway oval
The Verizon IndyCar Series rookie has shown to be speedy but also made expected mistakes. He'll compete in his first INDYCAR oval race on Saturday.
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Josh Farmer

Kellett believes third Indy Lights season will be his charm
Recovered from an offseason illness, the Canadian is eager to get going this weekend with Mazda Road to Indy spring training testing at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Joey Barnes

Leist sets pace as rookies log valuable laps on ISM Raceway oval
The AJ Foyt Racing newcomer is the only driver to clock a lap of less than 20 seconds on the challenging short oval outside Phoenix.
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Phillip B. Wilson

Rookie Leist eager to learn from Kanaan, continue Brazil's INDYCAR legacy
The 19-year-old will pay close attention to the 20-year Indy car veteran as they prepare for the 2018 season as AJ Foyt Racing teammates.
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Christopher DeHarde

Herta driven to smooth out rough edges in 2018 Indy Lights season
The second-generation driver showed plenty of speed with two wins and seven pole positions in 2017, but knows he must eliminate mistakes to win next season's championship.
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AJ Foyt Racing names Leist to drive No. 4 ABC Supply Chevrolet
The 19-year-old phenom will team with countryman and veteran Tony Kanaan to drive for the Indy car legend.
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Joey Barnes

Veteran leads slew of newcomers at Indy Lights season midpoint
Kyle Kaiser, in his third season at the top rung of the Mazda Road to Indy ladder, has his sights set squarely on the 2017 championship but if chased by a talented rookie class.
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Joey Barnes

Leist leads flag to flag in winning Freedom 100
The Carlin driver holds off a strong charge by Aaron Telitz to collect his first Indy Lights win.
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Joey Barnes

Kaiser focused on Freedom 100 and Indy Lights championship
Initially rumored as a possibility for one of Juncos Racing's seats in the Indianapolis 500, the Californian is sticking to the top rung of the Mazda Road to Indy ladder this year but immersing himself with the team to learn as much as possible for the future.
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Leist sets Indy Lights track record to win Freedom 100 pole
The series rookie puts two laps together at better than 199 mph to earn the first starting position for Friday's 40-lap race.
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Indy notes: Leist sets Indy Lights track record, wins Freedom 100 pole
The series rookie puts two laps together at better than 199 mph to earn the first starting position for Friday's 40-lap race.