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Pierson Scores Maiden Indy NXT Win at Laguna Seca
6 Sep
Summary
- Josh Pierson secured his first Indy NXT victory in the season opener.
- He led every lap from pole position to claim the win.
- Nikita Johnson extended his championship lead with a second-place finish.
Josh Pierson claimed his first Indy NXT win in the opening race of the season finale doubleheader at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Piloting the #29 Andretti Global car, Pierson started from pole and maintained the lead throughout all 35 laps, ultimately winning by over 2.6 seconds. This significant victory came in his 53rd series start and provided a moment of relief after a challenging journey in open-wheel racing.
Nikita Johnson secured second place, which was sufficient to extend his championship lead by 19 points over Enzo Fittipaldi. Max Garcia completed the podium, finishing third for Abel Motorsports after winning the previous race. The race saw several incidents, including spins and crashes that led to multiple caution periods, but Pierson consistently managed the restarts to maintain his advantage.
The championship picture remains dynamic, with Johnson in a strong position heading into the final race. Tymek Kucharczyk, despite recovering to 10th after an opening lap spin, lost significant ground in the title chase. The season concludes with one more race at Laguna Seca.
