Max Garcia claims first Indy NXT victory at The Milwaukee Mile
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:08 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Max Garcia secured his first-ever Indy NXT win at The Milwaukee Mile on August 30, 2026. Starting from the ninth position in the #12 Abel Motorsports car, the 17-year-old moved through the pack and took the lead following a crash by pole-sitter Josh Pierson. Garcia successfully defended his position through several late restarts, leading the final 37 laps of the 90-lap race. The victory marks a significant milestone in Garcia's racing career, showcasing his potential as a driver.
- •Garcia started ninth in the race.
- •He took the lead after Pierson's crash.
- •The race consisted of 90 laps.
- •Garcia led the last 37 laps to victory.
- •He is a 17-year-old from Miami.
- 5:08 PMRacer — Garcia surges to first Indy NXT win at Milwaukee
- 4:16 PMMotorsport.com — Max Garcia surges to first-ever Indy NXT win at The Milwaukee Mile
"Max Garcia stormed to his first-ever Indy NXT win at The Milwaukee Mile. Starting ninth in the #12 Abel Motorsports entry, the 17-year-old Miami native charged through the field and took the race lead after pole-sitter Josh Pierson crashed from the top spot. Despite fending off multiple late restarts, Garcia held on to lead the final 37 of 90 laps en route to winning by ...Keep reading
"Series rookie Garcia earned his first win in his 15th career start in the IndyCar development series, driving his No. 12 Abel Motorsports machine under the checkered flag 0.943s ahead of the No. 68 Cusick Morgan Motorsports car of JM Correa, who also earned a career-best finish.
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External links- RacerAug 30, 2026, 5:08 PMGarcia surges to first Indy NXT win at Milwaukee
Series rookie Garcia earned his first win in his 15th career start in the IndyCar development series, driving his No. 12 Abel Motorsports machine under the checkered flag 0.943s ahead of the No. 68 Cusick Morgan Motorsports car of JM Correa, who also earned a career-best finish.
- Motorsport.comAug 30, 2026, 4:16 PMMax Garcia surges to first-ever Indy NXT win at The Milwaukee Mile
Max Garcia stormed to his first-ever Indy NXT win at The Milwaukee Mile. Starting ninth in the #12 Abel Motorsports entry, the 17-year-old Miami native charged through the field and took the race lead after pole-sitter Josh Pierson crashed from the top spot. Despite fending off multiple late restarts, Garcia held on to lead the final 37 of 90 laps en route to winning by ...Keep reading
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