Nikita Johnson claims the Indy NXT championship at Laguna Seca
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Nikita Johnson secured the Indy NXT championship following the final race of the season at Laguna Seca. Driving for Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR, the 18-year-old entered the weekend with a three-point lead and finished second in both races of the season-ending doubleheader. Tymek Kucharczyk won the final race, while Enzo Fittipaldi placed second in the overall standings. This victory marks the first Indy NXT title for Johnson, who previously won the season-opening race at St. Petersburg and the Grand Prix of Alabama. The championship provides an $850,000 scholarship intended to assist the winner in securing a full-time IndyCar ride for 2027. Johnson, who also competes in the IMSA GTD Pro class, has not yet committed to a team for next season but aims to move up from the support series immediately.
- •Nikita Johnson won the Indy NXT championship at age 18.
- •The title includes an $850,000 scholarship for an IndyCar drive.
- •Johnson finished second in both races of the Laguna Seca doubleheader.
- •Tymek Kucharczyk won the final race of the 17-race season.
- •Enzo Fittipaldi finished second in the overall series standings.
- 5:55 PMMotorsport.com — Tymek Kucharczyk wins Laguna Seca finale as Nikita Johnson clinches Indy NXT title
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Tymek Kucharczyk wins Laguna Seca finale as Nikita Johnson clinches Indy NXT title
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Nikita Johnson wins Indy NXT championship in season finale
"Tymek Kucharczyk went flag-to-flag from pole to win the second leg of the Indy NXT season finale doubleheader at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, while Nikita Johnson stayed clear of trouble to capture the championship. Polish native Kucharczyk, driving the #71 entry for HMD Motorsports, was untouchable throughout all 30 laps, coasting to 6.5765s victory over Johnson on the 11-turn ...Keep reading
"Kucharczyk led all 30 laps from pole for his second victory of the season, while Johnson finished runner-up to secure the championship by 29 points
"Nikita Johnson clinched the Indy NXT title and an $850,000 scholarship while eyeing a future IndyCar seat.
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 6, 2026, 5:55 PMTymek Kucharczyk wins Laguna Seca finale as Nikita Johnson clinches Indy NXT title
Tymek Kucharczyk went flag-to-flag from pole to win the second leg of the Indy NXT season finale doubleheader at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, while Nikita Johnson stayed clear of trouble to capture the championship. Polish native Kucharczyk, driving the #71 entry for HMD Motorsports, was untouchable throughout all 30 laps, coasting to 6.5765s victory over Johnson on the 11-turn ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 5:55 PMTymek Kucharczyk wins Laguna Seca finale as Nikita Johnson clinches Indy NXT title
Kucharczyk led all 30 laps from pole for his second victory of the season, while Johnson finished runner-up to secure the championship by 29 points
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 5:34 PMNikita Johnson wins Indy NXT championship in season finale
Nikita Johnson clinched the Indy NXT title and an $850,000 scholarship while eyeing a future IndyCar seat.
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