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HMD Motorsports' Jack Beeton during the 2026 IndyNXT season.
Photo Credit: Penske Entertainment | Joe Skibinski

Exclusive: “You need to learn from your wins and losses” — Beeton reflects on his time in Europe and the journey that shaped him

Yi Xing Lim014 mins

For Jack Beeton, chasing his motorsport dream meant taking a leap of faith and moving halfway around the world from Australia to Europe. After making his single-seater debut in 2022, the Australian took the next step in his career in 2023, joining Van Amersfoort Racing for a campaign in the Italian F4 and Euro 4…

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Jack Beeton opens up on his early racing career, discussing his first kart, family sacrifices and the journey to INDY NXT.
Photo Credit: Penske Entertainment | Chris Jones

Exclusive: Beeton reflects on the early years that shaped his racing journey

Shania Wallage09 mins

For many young racing drivers, a passion for motorsport begins with watching Formula 1 on television or dreaming of one day following in the footsteps of their heroes. For Jack Beeton, it all started much the same. Speaking exclusively to Pit Debrief, the Australian reflected on the journey from a young boy growing up on…

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Juan Manuel Correa reflects on perseverance, motivation, recovery, mindset, life beyond racing and the advice he would give his younger self.
Photo Credit: Penske Entertainment | James Black

Exclusive: Correa reflects on resiliance, recovery and the mindset that has shaped his racing journey

Karishma Persad09 mins

Juan Manuel Correa’s career has demanded more than speed. Across his rise through karting, junior single-seaters, recovery, and return to professional racing, he has needed focus, resilience and an ability to keep moving through difficult periods. That perseverance has become one of the defining themes of his journey. Correa has faced physical, emotional and professional…

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INDYCAR has launched a new independent officiating board for 2026, selecting Ray Evernham, Raj Nair and FIA appointee Ronan Morgan to oversee INDYCAR Officiating Inc. They will also hire a Managing Director of Officiating.
Photo Credit: Chris Owens | Penske Entertainment

IndyCar unveils new independent officiating board ahead of 2026

Maahika Banerjee04 mins

INDYCAR has taken the next step forward with plans for a fully independent officiating structure for the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone seasons. The series announced the formation of INDYCAR Officiating Inc., a newly established, non-profit organization that will oversee all race-officiating operations — separate from INDYCAR and Penske Entertainment. The…

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Photo Credit: Penske Entertainment | James Black

Dennis Hauger Makes INDYCAR Debut with DCR at Mid-Ohio

Maahika Banerjee03 mins

Almost two weeks after securing his position as Dale Coyne Racing’s first signing for the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, INDYNXT Champion Dennis Hauger made his debut in Mid-Ohio to test IndyCar machinery on October 1. The 22-year-old Norwegian, fresh off his dominant 2025 INDY NXT by Firestone championship-winning campaign with Andretti Global, was among…

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Dennis Hauger has had a dream start to the 2025 Indy NXT season, taking three out of four wins in the opening rounds.
Photo Credit: Penske Entertainment | Matt Fraver

Exclusive: Dennis Hauger on his maiden Indy NXT season and the ‘Norwegian nightmare’ tag

Fleur Rogerson010 mins

Dennis Hauger has had a dream start to the 2025 Indy NXT season, taking three out of four wins in the opening rounds. The Norwegian spent the majority of his racing career in the European Racing ladder. Climbing through the ranks from Karting, F4 to F3 and then finally F2. He won the Formula 3…

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Deegan during Sebring testing for INDY NXT
Photo Credit: Penske Entertainment: Matt Fraver

Deegan looking to “constantly progress” during first Indy NXT campaign

Lucrezia Costa06 mins

Among the most interesting rookies of the upcoming Indy NXT season is stock car driver Hailie Deegan. The young talent has a wide range of racing background and experience, featuring both off-road and asphalt racing. The highlights of her career so far can include becoming the first woman to win a NASCAR touring series race…

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Sophia Floersch IndyNXT Sebring
Photo Credit: Penske Entertainment | Matt Fraver

Sophia Floersch reveals advice from Robert Wickens before making Indy NXT switch

Chiara Martin04 mins

German racing sensation Sophia Floersch is heading to the United States to compete in the 2025 Indy NXT by Firestone Series, marking a significant shift in her career, and she revealed she got advice from Robert Wickens on it. The 24-year-old, known for her diverse experience in FIA Formula 3, DTM, FIA World Endurance Championship,…

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