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Joey Barnes

Now experienced in Indy Lights, Herta gets quickly up to speed
After finishing third as a series rookie last season, the Andretti-Steinbrenner Racing driver is quick out of the gate in spring training testing at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Aaron Bearden

Telitz driven to bounce back strong in second Indy Lights season
The 2016 Pro Mazda champion showed flashes of excellence in his rookie Indy Lights campaign but knows he must run consistently up front to be a title contender this season.
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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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Christopher DeHarde

O'Ward aiming for full-time return to Mazda Road to Indy
The 2016 Pro Mazda runner-up tested an Indy Lights car at the recent Chris Griffis Memorial Test as he seeks funding to run a full season in 2018.
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Joey Barnes

Steinbrenner IV looks to build on Indy Lights success in 2018
The newcomer to team ownership with the famous last name retains aspirations to join the Verizon IndyCar Series down the road.
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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

Jamin looks to be latest ‘French connection’ in racing
The former USF2000 champion and rookie Indy Lights driver for Andretti Autosport scored a sports car race win Thursday at Sebring International Raceway.
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Joey Barnes

Despite quick Indy Lights success, Herta taking it step at a time
Learning to take care of himself when he raced in Europe, the Andretti-Steinbrenner Racing rookie is keeping it in perspective after becoming the youngest race winner in Indy Lights history.
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Jeff Olson

Herta enjoys proud papa moment when son Colton wins Indy Lights race
Seeing his son become the youngest winner in Indy Lights history brings a tear to Bryan Herta's eyes, something that didn't happen during his two Indy 500 wins as a car owner.
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Josh Farmer

MRTI notes: Herta becomes youngest winner in Indy Lights history
The Andretti-Steinbrenner Racing rookie wins the second race of the weekend doubleheader. Meanwhile, Anthony Martin completes a Pro Mazda weekend sweep.
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Joey Barnes

Talented field points to highly competitive Indy Lights season
Led by the returning second- and third-place finishers in the 2016 championship, plus a slew of racy newcomers, the top rung of the Mazda Road to Indy presented by Cooper Tires ladder is ready for a banner year.
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Joey Barnes

Urrutia using Indy Lights season as 'road to redemption'
Losing the 2016 championship of the last lap of the last race took the Uruguayan a look time to get over, but Santiago Urrutia is focused on winning the Indy Lights crown this season.