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Nikita Johnson Hopes Winning Ways Continue as Coyne Rookie

The reigning INDY NXT champion (photo) is ready to test his talent against the sport’s top competition with a proven record of success.

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Inside Line: Dale Coyne Racing Driver To Put in Spotlight?

Justin Wilson delivered the team its breakthrough victory (photo), becoming a giant slayer on the Fourth of July weekend in 2009.

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INDY NXT by Firestone Champion Nikita Johnson Signs With Coyne

The 18-year-old rookie (photo) is taking the next step in his racing career after a record-setting season in the INDYCAR development series.

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New Foyt Sponsor To Connect Racing, Defense, Technology Industries

The No. 4 Chevrolet (photo) driven by Josh Pierson will represent the program on track while helping shine a spotlight on opportunities for veterans and emerging talent.

From INDY NXT to the Next Level

Nikita Johnson, the reigning INDY NXT by Firestone champion, reflects on his journey through the racing ranks and what comes next as he makes the move to INDYCAR in 2027 with Dale Coyne Racing.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Nikita Johnson Hopes Winning Ways Continue as Coyne Rookie

The reigning INDY NXT champion (photo) is ready to test his talent against the sport’s top competition with a proven record of success.

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Inside Line: Dale Coyne Racing Driver To Put in Spotlight?

Justin Wilson delivered the team its breakthrough victory (photo), becoming a giant slayer on the Fourth of July weekend in 2009.

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Editorial Staff

New Foyt Sponsor To Connect Racing, Defense, Technology Industries

The No. 4 Chevrolet (photo) driven by Josh Pierson will represent the program on track while helping shine a spotlight on opportunities for veterans and emerging talent.

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INDY NXT by Firestone Champion Nikita Johnson Signs With Coyne

The 18-year-old rookie (photo) is taking the next step in his racing career after a record-setting season in the INDYCAR development series.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Drivers Poised To Jump High in 2027 Standings

Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian newcomer Mick Schumacher (photo) leads a group of drivers that have something to prove as they look to climb the standings next season.

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Inside Line Extra: Biggest 2027 Story at Team Penske?

Climbing back into championship contention next season could help secure Josef Newgarden's (photo) future with Team Penske, one member of the Inside Line panel thinks.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Drivers Who Helped Their Stock the Most in 2026

Marcus Ericsson (photo) enjoyed the biggest jump in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings, turning a resurgent season into another opportunity with Andretti Global.

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Inside Line: Most Significant Offseason Development?

One member of the panel thinks the continued development of the new IR-28 car (photo) is among the most interesting things to watch.

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ECR Makes Major Investment in In-House Simulator Technology

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES team has invested in tools (image) from Dynisma, a United Kingdom-based leader in vehicle simulation.

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INDYCAR Staff Writer

Conor Daly, Dreyer & Reinbold Pass Key Test as Full-Time Return Looms

A successful Barber Motorsports Park test marks a significant milestone in the team's preparations for its first full-time season since 2012.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

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 SERIES season after testing with the team recently.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

The Ones That Got Away: Biggest Heartbreaks of 2026

Romain Grosjean of Dale Coyne Racing had his first career NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory in sight on the streets of Markham (photo), but Marcus Ericsson passed him late in the race and drove away to victory.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDYCAR at Laguna Seca

Watch full highlights from the 2026 Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES closes out the season in dramatic fashion.

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Race Highlights: Snap-on Makers and Fixers 250

After a rain delay pushed Race 1 to Sunday evening, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES returned to the Milwaukee Mile for a thrilling finish.

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Race Highlights: Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250

Relive the biggest moments from the 2026 Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES returns to the historic Milwaukee Mile for Race 2 of the doubleheader.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDYCAR at Washington, D.C.

Watch highlights from the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES field takes on the iconic Streets of Washington, D.C. for the first time in Race 15 of the 2026 season.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDYCAR at Markham

Catch the biggest moments from the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES field battles north of the border in Canada.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDYCAR at Portland

Relive all the action from the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland at Portland International Raceway as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES takes on one of the most challenging road courses on the calendar.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDYCAR at Nashville

Catch every key moment from the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES took on Nashville Superspeedway after Sunday's rainout.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDYCAR At Mid-Ohio

Relive the best action from the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES puts on a show through the twists and turns of the Lexington, Ohio road course in Round 11 of the 2026 season.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDYCAR at Road America

A dramatic day at Road America delivers a classic XPEL Grand Prix as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES goes down to the wire on the legendary Wisconsin road course.

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Race Highlights: 2026 INDYCAR At St. Louis

Relive all the action from St. Louis as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES returns to World Wide Technology Raceway for a night of high-speed racing, strategy and late-race drama in Round 9 of the 2026 season.

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Race Highlights: 2026 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix

Relive all the action from the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES delivered another thrilling showdown on the Streets of Detroit.

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Race Highlights: 2026 Indianapolis 500

Relive the best moments from the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 — an instant classic decided right at the line in the closest finish in race history.

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Race Highlights: 2026 Sonsio Grand Prix

Catch up on all the action from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course as a thrilling duel for the win came down to the closing laps to kick off the Month of May.

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Race Highlights: 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

Relive all the action from Race 5 on the Streets of Long Beach as Alex Palou, Felix Rosenqvist, Scott Dixon and the field battle for a crown-jewel NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory.

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Race Highlights: 2026 Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Relive the biggest moments from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ 2026 Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park, featuring wheel-to-wheel battles and a dramatic fight to the podium.

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Race Highlights: 2026 Java House Grand Prix of Arlington

Relive the biggest moments from the inaugural 2026 Java House Grand Prix of Arlington, where the NTT INDYCAR SERIES took on the brand-new 2.73-mile street circuit in Texas.

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Race Highlights: 2026 Good Ranchers 250 from Phoenix Raceway

Phoenix Raceway saw a dramatic return for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES — relive the biggest moments with full Good Ranchers 250 highlights.

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Race Highlights: 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Find out who took the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season opener with full highlights from the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.