LKHART LAKE, Wis. — The INDY NXT by Firestone series, the developmental steppingstone to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, races at Road America on Sunday, June 22, 2025, for the Grand Prix at Road America. The event follows a thrilling oval race at World Wide Technology Raceway, where Lochie Hughes claimed his first oval win, narrowing the championship gap to leader Dennis Hauger to 19 points. Jamie Chadwick, the 2024 Road America winner, returns with Andretti Global, joined by drivers like Myles Rowe and Kiko Porto.
Road America, a 4.014-mile, 14-turn road course in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, spans 640 acres and is known as “America’s National Park of Speed.” The circuit’s long straights and challenging corners, like Turn 5 and Canada Corner (Turn 12), test drivers’ skills. The INDY NXT race covers 20 laps or 55 minutes, starting at 11:06 a.m. EDT. The track’s elevation changes and high-speed sections make it a fan favorite.
Fans can watch the race live on FS1 at 11:06 a.m. EDT, with streaming available on Peacock. Practice airs Friday at 3:30 p.m. on FS2, and Saturday’s practice and qualifying stream at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Peacock, respectively. The INDYCAR Radio Network provides audio coverage on SiriusXM Channel 218, racecontrol.indycar.com, and the INDYCAR App, with Mark Jaynes as anchor, alongside analysts Davey Hamilton and turn announcers Jake Query, Nick Yeoman, and Michael Young. Pit reporters include Alex Wolff, Joel Sebastianelli, and Georgia Henneberry.
The weekend schedule includes fan activities. Gates open at 7 a.m. daily, with free admission for kids 16 and under with a paid adult ($40 Thursday, $50 Friday, $85 Saturday, $95 Sunday, or $195 for the weekend). Paddock access is included, and parking is free. Carry-ins are permitted, and concessions are available. The Road America Center features vintage INDYCAR displays, while the Road America Challenge at Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday at 7 p.m. offers sprint car racing. A disc golf course and karting at the Motorplex add to the experience.
Weather forecasts predict a high of 70s on Friday with a 20% chance of rain, 80s on Saturday with 0% chance, and 90s on Sunday with a 5% chance of precipitation. Tickets are available at roadamerica.com. Fans can follow live updates on the INDYCAR App’s Live Race Leaderboard or @INDYCAR on social media for exclusive content.
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