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Rowe's Run for the Ages: Last to First Indy NXT Win!
8 Jun
Summary
- Myles Rowe won Indy NXT at WWT Raceway starting from 24th.
- Rowe led the final 29 laps to secure his third career victory.
- Nikita Johnson regained the championship lead by two points.
Myles Rowe orchestrated a stunning drive to victory in the Indy NXT race at World Wide Technology Raceway, converting a last-place start into a memorable win. Rowe, piloting the #99 Abel Motorsports car, charged through the field to take the lead with 29 laps remaining and held on to win by over two seconds.
This win marks Rowe's third career victory and sets a new record for the furthest back a driver has started and won an Indy NXT race. "Confidence is key," Rowe stated after the race, crediting his team for providing a car capable of executing their strategy.
Behind Rowe, Alessandro De Tullio finished second, with Josh Pierson rounding out the podium in third. The race also saw significant championship implications, as Nikita Johnson finished sixth to reclaim the points lead, now holding a narrow two-point advantage over Enzo Fittipaldi.
Several incidents impacted the race, including early issues for championship contenders Fittipaldi and Matteo Nannini, and cautions for debris and on-track incidents involving multiple cars, which Rowe masterfully navigated to secure his historic victory.
