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Max Taylor

Max Taylor Continues Rapid, Consistent Learning Curve

The Andretti Global driver (photo) is in his first full season in the INDYCAR development series.

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Tymek Kucharczyk

Tymek Kucharczyk Breaks Through for First INDY NXT Win at IMS

Enzo Fittipaldi

Enzo Fittipaldi Returns Legendary Name To IMS Winner’s Circle

Alessandro de Tullio

Alessandro de Tullio, Max Taylor Capture Indy Doubleheader Poles

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Staying Calm Pays Off for Alessandro de Tullio in Drive to Victory

The AJ Foyt Racing driver (photo) earned his first career INDY NXT by Firestone victory on March 29 at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Inside Line: Most Interesting 2026 Season Storyline?

The return of Phoenix Raceway to the schedule for the Good Ranchers 250 (photo, above) is one of the most intriguing storylines of the 2026 season for one of the Inside Line panelists.

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Editorial Staff

Happy 2026! Take One More Look at Top Stories from 2025

The 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone season featured plenty of memorable moments and storylines.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 1: Dennis Hauger Blazes Title Trail in Superb Rookie Season

The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the five biggest moments of 2025 in INDY NXT by Firestone in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 27-31.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 2: Myles Rowe Breaks Through With Historic First Win

Note: The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the five biggest moments of 2025 in INDY NXT by Firestone in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 27-31.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 3: FOX Debut Powers Big Increases in Ratings, Exposure

Note: The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the five biggest moments of 2025 in INDY NXT by Firestone in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 27-31.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 4: Development Series Continues To Blossom in 2025

Note: The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the five biggest moments of 2025 in INDY NXT by Firestone in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 27-31.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 5: Dennis Hauger, Caio Collet Both Climb to Big Show

Note: The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the five biggest moments of 2025 in INDY NXT by Firestone in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 27-31.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 10: INDYCAR Races Back to Gaming Consoles

The Penske Entertainment editorial staff is looking back at the 10 biggest moments of 2025 in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in this year-end series, with one installment appearing on the site per day in countdown fashion from Dec. 22-31.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDY NXT by Firestone Field Coming Together for 2026

New teams, new drivers pushing next year's competitor lineup to a projected 24 combinations.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Correa's Next Challenge Comes With Cusick Morgan Motorsports

American-Ecuadorian driver has shown the mental toughness to succeed in motorsports.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Rookie Max Garcia Balances Books, Teen Life While on Fast Track

The Miami resident (photo) is only 16, but he already has won championships in USF2000 in 2024 and USF Pro 2000 in 2025 and will make his INDY NXT by Firestone debut in 2026.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Max Taylor Continues Rapid, Consistent Learning Curve

The Andretti Global driver (photo) is in his first full season in the INDYCAR development series.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tymek Kucharczyk Breaks Through for First INDY NXT Win at IMS

The Polish driver (photo) climbed to second in the series standings with his victory in the second race of the Indianapolis Grand Prix doubleheader.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Enzo Fittipaldi Returns Legendary Name To IMS Winner’s Circle

Enzo Fittipaldi (photo) joined his grandfather Emerson Fittipaldi and cousin Christian Fittipaldi as race winners at IMS.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alessandro de Tullio, Max Taylor Capture Indy Doubleheader Poles

Alessandro de Tullio earned his fourth consecutive pole in INDY NXT by Firestone this season for Race 1 before Max Taylor ended his streak by taking the top spot for Race 2.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Max Taylor Climbs to Top Late in Opening Practice at Indy

The Andretti Global driver (photo) hopes to continue the team's winning streak on the IMS road course.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Can Nikita Johnson Pull Away or Will Parity Reign in IMS Twinbill?

The Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR driver (above) leads the INDYCAR development series with two wins in the first four races of the season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Open Book of Ganassi’s Stars Sharpens Edge for Bryce Aron

The Illinois driver (photo) looks to deliver Chip Ganassi Racing its first victory in the INDYCAR development series.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: World Wide Technology Raceway Group Test

Myles Rowe of Abel Motorsports with Force Indy (photo) showed his oval-racing strength by leading the Group Test on April 22 at the egg-shaped, 1.25-mile oval.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Mid-Ohio Group Test

Series leader Nikita Johnson (photo) showed no signs of letting up after leading the group test April 14-15 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Who’s Rising, Falling After Four Races?

Series leader Nikita Johnson's (photo) prospects definitely are looking up after winning two of the first four races this season for Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Staying Calm Pays Off for Alessandro de Tullio in Drive to Victory

The AJ Foyt Racing driver (photo) earned his first career INDY NXT by Firestone victory on March 29 at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Nashville Group Test

Myles Rowe of Abel Motorsports with Force Indy (photo) reaffirmed his status as the oval racer to beat in INDY NXT by Firestone by leading a group test April 2 at Nashville Superspeedway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Max Taylor Continues Rapid, Consistent Learning Curve

The Andretti Global driver (photo) is in his first full season in the INDYCAR development series.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Tymek Kucharczyk Breaks Through for First INDY NXT Win at IMS

The Polish driver (photo) climbed to second in the series standings with his victory in the second race of the Indianapolis Grand Prix doubleheader.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Enzo Fittipaldi Returns Legendary Name To IMS Winner’s Circle

Enzo Fittipaldi (photo) joined his grandfather Emerson Fittipaldi and cousin Christian Fittipaldi as race winners at IMS.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alessandro de Tullio, Max Taylor Capture Indy Doubleheader Poles

Alessandro de Tullio earned his fourth consecutive pole in INDY NXT by Firestone this season for Race 1 before Max Taylor ended his streak by taking the top spot for Race 2.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Max Taylor Climbs to Top Late in Opening Practice at Indy

The Andretti Global driver (photo) hopes to continue the team's winning streak on the IMS road course.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Can Nikita Johnson Pull Away or Will Parity Reign in IMS Twinbill?

The Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR driver (above) leads the INDYCAR development series with two wins in the first four races of the season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Open Book of Ganassi’s Stars Sharpens Edge for Bryce Aron

The Illinois driver (photo) looks to deliver Chip Ganassi Racing its first victory in the INDYCAR development series.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: World Wide Technology Raceway Group Test

Myles Rowe of Abel Motorsports with Force Indy (photo) showed his oval-racing strength by leading the Group Test on April 22 at the egg-shaped, 1.25-mile oval.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Mid-Ohio Group Test

Series leader Nikita Johnson (photo) showed no signs of letting up after leading the group test April 14-15 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Who’s Rising, Falling After Four Races?

Series leader Nikita Johnson's (photo) prospects definitely are looking up after winning two of the first four races this season for Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Nashville Group Test

Myles Rowe of Abel Motorsports with Force Indy (photo) reaffirmed his status as the oval racer to beat in INDY NXT by Firestone by leading a group test April 2 at Nashville Superspeedway.

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Editorial Staff

Foyt Team Expands Development Pipeline With Partnership

AJ Foyt Racing and Crosslink Motorsports are working together to develop young drivers for INDY NXT by Firestone and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.