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Nikita Johnson aims for IndyCar seat in 2027 after Indy NXT title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 7:43 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Nikita Johnson aims for IndyCar seat in 2027 after Indy NXT title

Summary

Indy NXT champion Nikita Johnson expressed confidence in securing a full-time IndyCar seat for the 2027 season. Johnson, who recently became the youngest Indy NXT champion at 18 years old, is currently racing in IMSA’s GTD Pro class. He mentioned that while he believes he should be in IndyCar, no formal offers have been received as he focuses on the upcoming races in IMSA. Six seats remain open for the 2027 season across various teams, with Johnson's successful championship run enhancing his appeal to potential teams.

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By the Numbers

•Johnson won the Indy NXT championship at 18 years, three months old.
•He races for Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR in Indy NXT and RLL Team McLaren in IMSA.
•Johnson believes he will secure an IndyCar seat but awaits formal offers.
•Six full-time positions are available for the 2027 IndyCar season among several teams.
•Johnson aims to continue in IMSA while prioritizing his transition to IndyCar.

Latest Updates

7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Indy NXT champion Nikita Johnson 'pretty confident' he'll be in IndyCar in 2027

What they're saying

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Indy NXT champion Nikita Johnson expects to secure a full time IndyCar seat for the 2027 racing season after being the youngest Indy NXT champion ever.
— Yahoo Sports

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