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2027 Driver Lineup Update: Few Empty Seats Remaining

Reigning INDY NXT by Firestone champion Nikita Johnson (photo) could be in line for a ride with Dale Coyne Racing in the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SE...

6 DAYS AGO • INDYCAR

2027 Driver Lineup Update: Few Empty Seats Remaining

Nikita Johnson Savors Next Career Step With First INDYCAR SERIES Test

The 2026 INDY NXT champion (photo) turned his first laps in NTT INDYCAR SERIES machinery Oct. 26 at Barber Motorsports Park with Dale Coyne...

OCTOBER 27 • INDYCAR

Nikita Johnson Savors Next Career Step With First INDYCAR SERIES Test

Interesting Mix of Drivers Running Friday at IMS in Griffis Test

German driver Sophia Florsch (photo) is among the drivers turning laps Oct. 16 in the annual INDY NXT by Firestone postseason test.

OCTOBER 15 • INDYCAR

Interesting Mix of Drivers Running Friday at IMS in Griffis Test

2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Season, By The Numbers

The INDYCAR development series (photo) featured the highest average number of starters in 17 years and a record-tying 10 different winners.

OCTOBER 9 • INDYCAR

2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Season, By The Numbers

INDYCAR Drivers Extending Seasons at Petit Le Mans IMSA Finale

Reigning and five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou will share the No. 93 Acura GTP car (photo) of Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb Agaj...

OCTOBER 1 • INDYCAR

INDYCAR Drivers Extending Seasons at Petit Le Mans IMSA Finale

Inside Line: Most Interesting 2027 Open Seat or Silly Season Driver?

The 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES destination of 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone champion Nikita Johnson (photo) intrigues one member of the panel.

SEPTEMBER 30 • INDYCAR

Inside Line: Most Interesting 2027 Open Seat or Silly Season Driver?

10 INDYCAR Storylines To Watch This Offseason Heading Into 2027

Here are the 10 storylines you need to watch this INDYCAR offseason before drivers start their engines in 2027.

SEPTEMBER 22 • FOX SPORTS

10 INDYCAR Storylines To Watch This Offseason Heading Into 2027

Uncommon Maturity Helps Nikita Johnson Deliver Consistency, Title

The Florida native (photo) won two races, finished in the top 10 in every race and completed every lap of the season en route to the title i...

SEPTEMBER 17 • INDYCAR

Uncommon Maturity Helps Nikita Johnson Deliver Consistency, Title

Cape's Winding Road Back to INDY NXT Leads to Championship

Brothers Nicholas (photo, left) and Dominic Cape earned their first INDY NXT by Firestone title this season with driver Nikita Johnson in pa...

SEPTEMBER 10 • INDYCAR

Cape's Winding Road Back to INDY NXT Leads to Championship

Alex Palou Coronated for Fifth Time at Victory Lap Celebration

Team owner Chip Ganassi (photo, left) and driver Alex Palou (photo, right) have kept hold of the Astor Challenge Cup without interruption si...

SEPTEMBER 7 • INDYCAR

Alex Palou Coronated for Fifth Time at Victory Lap Celebration

Championship: secured.🏆

Championship: secured.🏆

SEPTEMBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

Nikita Johnson: 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Champion

Fast facts about the Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR driver (photo), who became the youngest champion in the history of the INDYCAR developm...

SEPTEMBER 6 • INDYCAR

Nikita Johnson: 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Champion

Tymek Kucharczyk Romps, Nikita Johnson Captures Title in Finale

Polish rookie Tymek Kucharczyk (photo) closed his first season in the INDYCAR development series with his second victory of the season for H...

SEPTEMBER 6 • INDYCAR

Tymek Kucharczyk Romps, Nikita Johnson Captures Title in Finale

INDY NXT: Grand Prix of Monterey Race 2 at Laguna Seca Highlights 🏁 INDYCAR on FOX

INDY NXT: Grand Prix of Monterey Race 2 at Laguna Seca Highlights 🏁 INDYCAR on FOX

SEPTEMBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

FINAL LAPS: Nikita Johnson is 2026 Indy NXT Champion, Tymek Kucharczyk wins Grand Prix of Monterey 2 at Laguna Seca 🏁 INDYCAR on FOX

FINAL LAPS: Nikita Johnson is 2026 Indy NXT Champion, Tymek Kucharczyk wins Grand Prix of Monterey 2 at Laguna Seca 🏁 INDYCAR on FOX

SEPTEMBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

Josh Pierson Breaks Through With First Career Win at Laguna Seca

The Andretti Global driver (photo) earned his first win in his 53rd career start in the INDYCAR development series by leading all 35 laps at...

SEPTEMBER 6 • INDYCAR

Josh Pierson Breaks Through With First Career Win at Laguna Seca

Josh Pierson, Tymek Kucharczyk Power to Poles at Laguna Seca

HMD Motorsports rookie Kucharczyk (photo) enhanced his chances in the title fight for the INDYCAR development series with his first career p...

SEPTEMBER 5 • INDYCAR

Josh Pierson, Tymek Kucharczyk Power to Poles at Laguna Seca

Josh Pierson Paces Laguna Seca Practice; Title Fighters Stumble

The Andretti Global driver (photo) seeks his first career victory in the INDYCAR development series.

SEPTEMBER 5 • INDYCAR

Josh Pierson Paces Laguna Seca Practice; Title Fighters Stumble

Tale of the Tape: A Look at INDY NXT Title Contenders

A statistical comparison of the three main contenders for the INDYCAR development series championship this weekend at WeatherTech Raceway La...

SEPTEMBER 4 • INDYCAR

Tale of the Tape: A Look at INDY NXT Title Contenders

Everything On The Line for Title Trio in Dramatic Laguna Seca Finale

HMD Motorsports driver Enzo Fittipaldi (photo) trails series leader Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR by just three points e...

SEPTEMBER 3 • INDYCAR

Everything On The Line for Title Trio in Dramatic Laguna Seca Finale

Up NXT: Laguna Seca Doubleheader To Decide Taut Title Race

Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR (photo) leads HMD Motorsports teammates Enzo Fittipaldi and Tymek Kucharczyk by three and...

AUGUST 31 • INDYCAR

Up NXT: Laguna Seca Doubleheader To Decide Taut Title Race

High Schooler Max Garcia Drives to First Career Win in Milwaukee

The 17-year-old driver for Abel Motorsports (photo) became the second-youngest winner in the history of the INDYCAR development series.

AUGUST 30 • INDYCAR

High Schooler Max Garcia Drives to First Career Win in Milwaukee

INDY NXT by Firestone at Milwaukee Mile Highlights 🏁 INDYCAR on FOX

INDY NXT by Firestone at Milwaukee Mile Highlights 🏁 INDYCAR on FOX

AUGUST 30 • FOX SPORTS

Paddock Buzz: Drivers Brace for Long, Strategic Sunday at Milwaukee

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at Milwaukee, where Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson and the rest of the field are pon...

AUGUST 30 • INDYCAR

Paddock Buzz: Drivers Brace for Long, Strategic Sunday at Milwaukee

Josh Pierson Upstages Title Contenders With First Career Pole

The Andretti Global driver (photo) sped to his first career pole at the Milwaukee Mile in his 52nd start in the INDYCAR development series.

AUGUST 29 • INDYCAR

Josh Pierson Upstages Title Contenders With First Career Pole