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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Spring Slumber Ends as Series Roars Back to Racing at Barber
Series veterans have won four of the last five INDY NXT by Firestone races at Barber Motorsports Park (photo).
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Fiance’s Sim Racing Expertise Helps Deegan Learn Fast
Hailie Deegan (photo) finished a solid 14th out of 21 drivers in her open-wheel racing debut March 2 at St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Hauger Dominates for First Series Win at St. Pete
Norwegian Dennis Hauger (photo) became the first driver to win in his INDY NXT by Firestone debut since Linus Lundqvist in 2021.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Dennis Hauger Sends Message in First St. Pete Practice
Norwegian rookie Dennis Hauger (photo) was quickest in his first official INDY NXT by Firestone session Friday at St. Petersburg.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Talented, Deep Field Ready To Rumble at St. Pete
Callum Hedge (photo) is aiming for an INDY NXT by Firestone championship after finishing fourth in the standings last season.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2025 Preview: HMD Motorsports
Brazilian Caio Collet (photo) is the top returnee at HMD Motorsports this season after finishing third in the standings and earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2024.
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Inside Line: Most Intriguing INDY NXT by Firestone Driver?
Myles Rowe (photo) has captured the attention of one Inside Line panelist as an intriguing driver to watch in INDY NXT by Firestone in 2025.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Senior Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Sebring
German rookie Sophia Floersch (photo) was one of many drivers to impress during two days of testing this week at Sebring, Florida.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No. 5: Deegan Taking Stock of Open Wheel Starting in 2025
Former NASCAR driver Hailie Deegan (photo) will be joined by fellow female driver Sophia Floersch in the HMD lineup in 2025.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Learning Is Primary Goal for Deegan in First INDY NXT Season
Hailie Deegan (photo) is moving to open-wheel racing in INDY NXT by Firestone in 2025 after previous stints in stock car and off-road racing.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Rookies Rave about Power of INDY NXT Car
Hailee Deegan (photo) and her fellow series rookies began their INDY NXT by Firestone journey Friday at IMS.
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Teams To Stretch Legs in 2025 Prep in Griffis Test Friday at IMS
Twenty-two drivers are scheduled to turn laps Friday on the IMS road course during the annual Chris Griffis Memorial Test.