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4 DAYS AGO

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Track News

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Lochie Hughes Breaks Through for First INDY NXT Victory at IMS

Australian Lochie Hughes (photo) led all 35 laps from pole for his first career victory in the INDYCAR development series.

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MAY 01, 2025

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Track News

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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FEB 27, 2025

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Track News

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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FEB 11, 2025

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2025 Preview: Chip Ganassi Racing

Jonathan Browne (photo, left) and Niels Koolen (photo, right) comprise Chip Ganassi Racing's first entries into INDY NXT by Firestone since 2007.

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OCT 30, 2024

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INDYCAR.com Staff

Browne, Koolen To Lead Ganassi’s Return to INDY NXT in 2025

Veterans Jonathan Browne (photo) and Niels Koolen will drive for Chip Ganassi Racing in 2025 as the team returns to INDY NXT by Firestone for the first time since 2007.

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JUL 11, 2024

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Title Run Reaches Crucial Point at Iowa as Oval Season Starts

Jacob Abel (photo) will be a driver to watch this weekend at Iowa Speedway, as he won the pole for the event on the short track in 2023.

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JUL 04, 2024

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Foster, Andretti Charging Ahead of Pack Entering Mid-Ohio

With only six races left this season, rivals of championship leader Louis Foster will need to gain ground this weekend at Mid-Ohio (photo).

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JUN 02, 2024

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Driver News

Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Senior Staff Writer

Foster’s Victory in Detroit Shakes Up Standings

Louis Foster (photo) earned his second INDY NXT by Firestone victory of the season Sunday at Detroit.

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FEB 26, 2024

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

2024 Preview: HMD Motorsports

Reigning series champion HMD Motorsports is the biggest team in INDY NXT by Firestone, fielding 10 cars in 2024.

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JAN 04, 2024

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDY NXT by Firestone Poised for Super Season in 2024

The 14-race 2024 INDY NXT by Firestone season starts Sunday, March 10 on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.

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DEC 21, 2023

INDYCAR

HMD Motorsports Adds Koolen to 2024 Lineup

Dutch driver, 22, on fast track to INDY NXT by Firestone.