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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.
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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

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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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Curt Cavin

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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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Eric Smith

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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

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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 SERIES season after testing with the team recently.
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Josh Pierson To Make INDYCAR SERIES Debut in 2027 With Foyt

The Oregon native (photo) earned his first career victory in the INDYCAR development series in the 2026 season.
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Eric Smith

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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 Racing.
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Eric Smith

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Barcelona Is Ideal Spot for INDYCAR’s Latest International Event

Reigning and five-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) is a Barcelona native.
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Marquee Event Coming to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in 2027

The exciting event in Spain will be the first INDYCAR SERIES race outside of North America since 2013 and the first in Europe since 2007.
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Curt Cavin

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Race On: A Look at Most Competitive Events of 2026 Season

The stirring late charge to victory by Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson (photo) at the inaugural event at Markham was the highlight of one of the most competitive races of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
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Who Will Be INDYCAR SERIES’ 300th Driver To Enter Victory Lane?

David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) is a prime candidate to become the 300th different winner in INDYCAR SERIES history after scoring four second-place finishes in 2026 during his first season with the iconic team.