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Juncos Hollinger Racing will return to INDY NXT by Firestone in 2026, reaffirming the team’s longstanding commitment to preparing the next generation of top-level racing talent through the INDYCAR development series.

IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / September 7

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IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / September 6

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Colton Herta News / F1 on SI / September 5

Colton Herta Formula 2 Move Confirmed After Cadillac F1 Announcement

Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Colton Herta, the 25 year old IndyCar star from the United States, would be making the leap to the Formula Racing Series in 2026.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / September 5

Astor Challenge Cup Visits ‘Spiritual Home’ in New York City

The Astor Challenge Cup has found a home with Alex Palou, who has won the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship trophy four of the last five years since he joined Chip Ganassi Racing in 2021.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / September 5

Chairs Filling Fast as ‘Silly Season’ Music Reaches High Volume

Is your head spinning yet from the high-speed game of musical chairs ahead of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season? Josef Newgarden won the 2025 season finale last weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, and it took only two days for driver movement – the “Silly Season” – to kick into high gear.

IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / September 5

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IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / September 5

New Markham Circuit On Course for Even Better Racing

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is visiting a second new venue during the 2026 season. In addition to the previously announced INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington scheduled

Alex Palou News / NTT IndyCar Series / September 5

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IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / September 5

Myles Rowe Staying with Force Indy/ABEL in 2026

Myles Rowe has signed with ABEL Motorsports to drive in INDY NXT by Firestone in 2026, his second consecutive season with the team. Rowe, 25, will continue driving the Force Indy No.

Alex Palou News / Total Apex Sports / September 4

Alex Palou Celebrates Third Consecutive NTT Series Championship

Alex Palou is a history maker and has changed the game of IndyCar forever. That was proven when he lifted the championship trophy for the third straight season and his fourth in the last five seasons.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / September 4

Cusick Team Rebrands to Cusick Morgan Motorsports

Cusick Motorsports, which announced last month an INDY NXT by Firestone program for 2026, is rebranding to Cusick Morgan Motorsports, team officials announced Sept.

David Malukas News / Total Apex Sports / September 4

David Malukas Airlifted to Hospital After Unfortunate Brutal Accident At Nashville

Well, here we go again. Another Sunday, another IndyCar driver taking an unexpected helicopter ride courtesy of some questionable racing decisions. This time, it was David Malukas who got the VIP medical transport treatment after a spectacular meeting with the wall at Nashville Superspeedway that had everyone holding their breath.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / September 3

Inside Line: Lasting Memory of Will Power at Team Penske?

Today’s question: Team Penske and Will Power parted company Sept. 2 after 17 seasons together. Power was named Sept. 3 as the driver of the No. 26 Honda for Andretti Global.

IndyCar News / Field Level Media / September 3

Fox's first IndyCar season ends with boosted viewership at Nashville

The IndyCar series finished its 2025 season on a high note over the weekend. Fox announced Wednesday that an average-audience size of 1,142,000 viewers tuned in for Sunday's Music City Grand Prix in Nashville to close out the network's first season broadcasting IndyCar races.

IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / September 3

FOX Sports Ends Epic First Season with Big Viewership Growth

Largest Gains of Any Sport with Audience of at Least 1 Million FOX Sports’ coverage of the 17-race 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season scored in a big way, averaging 1,362,000 viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research, a 27 percent year-to-year increase from 2024 and the most-watched season in 17 years.

IndyCar News / Field Level Media / September 3

Toronto's IndyCar race moving to Markham in 2026

IndyCar will be taking it to the streets in the city of Markham, Ontario. On Wednesday, promoter Green Savoree Toronto ULC, the city of Markham and IndyCar announced a new multi-year agreement that will see the Grand Prix of Toronto move to its new home in the northeastern suburb.

Will Power News / IndyCar.com / September 3

Will Power To Drive No. 26 for Andretti Global Starting in 2026

Andretti Global announced Sept. 3 that two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion and 2018 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner Will Power will join the team starting in 2026.

IndyCar News / Field Level Media / September 3

Rinus VeeKay parting ways with Dale Coyne Racing

Rinus VeeKay is parting ways with Dale Coyne Racing after just one season with the team. "I want to thank Dale Coyne Racing and in particular Dale and Gail for the opportunity they gave me to re-establish myself in 2025.

IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / September 3

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IndyCar News / IndyCar.com / September 3

Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Moves to Markham in Multiyear Deal

2026 Canadian Race Taking Place Aug. 14-16 Green Savoree Toronto ULC, the City of Markham and INDYCAR announced Sept. 3 that the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy will have a new home in 2026 under a multiyear agreement.

IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / September 2

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Scott McLaughlin News / SpeedwayMedia.com / September 1

Scott McLaughlin out-duels Kyffin Simpson for third at Nashville

LEBANON, Tenn. — Scott McLaughlin walked into the deadline room at Nashville Superspeedway with a bottle of champagne in his hand. As he sipped from a plastic cup, he spoke about how bittersweet his podium finish was.

IndyCar News / Yardbarker / August 31

Josef Newgarden wins 2025 IndyCar finale at Nashville

Josef Newgarden holds off Alex Palou, wins 2025 IndyCar finale at Nashville

Amid a nightmare season, Josef Newgarden found a way to hold off four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou and win Sunday's NTT IndyCar Series race at Nashville Superspeedway.

IndyCar driver David Malukas airlifted to hospital after hard wreck at Nashville

Romain Grosjean 'hopeful' of returning to IndyCar

Report: IndyCar exploring potential D.C. street race

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