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Fox News
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Fox News
Myles Rowe Earns First INDY NXT Win, First By Black Driver In Series
NEWTON, Iowa — Myles Rowe, whose love for racing started from go-karting, became the first Black driver to win an INDY NXT Series race, as he captured the 75-lap event Saturday at Iowa Speedway. Rowe passed series points leader Dennis Hauger with 14 laps remaining and cruised to the win by more than a second on the 0.894-mile oval. In August 2021, Rowe became the first Black driver to win any INDYCAR-sanctioned race when he won at New Jersey Motorsports Park in the USF2000 Series. He rattled off several more wins and won the 2023 USF Pro 2000 Series title. "I'm super proud to be able to represent and be winning now and be up front," Rowe said. "It's super crucial to be able to see somebody that looks like you doing well, someone to look up to. Especially when you're younger, things are a lot bigger and seem a lot more unfeasible, especially motorsports-related." The last 18 months haven't been as smooth, as he has continued to work his way up the INDYCAR ladder and began racing in the INDY NXT Series in 2024. NXT is the top developmental series for INDYCAR. He was 11th in the series standings last year driving for HMD Motorsports and moved to Abel Motorsports this year. "It's huge, for sure," Rowe said. "It means a lot to me. I just want more. Honestly, it's great that this is a first, but I'm looking for multiple wins, and then to carry that on to INDYCAR" The 25-year-old Rowe was born in Georgia, lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. and graduated from Pace University in 2022 with a degree in film and screen studies. Rowe drives as part of the Race for Equality & Change program of Penske Entertainment, which has worked to encourage opportunities for drivers and crew members. His program is also in partnership with Force Indy, which has worked with Rowe for several years as part of its mission to create racing opportunities for under-considered communities. Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR and INDYCAR for FOX Sports. He has spent decades covering motorsports, including over 30 Daytona 500s, with stints at ESPN, Sporting News, NASCAR Scene magazine and The (Daytona Beach) News-Journal. Follow him on Twitter @bobpockrass.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Myles Rowe Makes History with First INDY NXT Win at Iowa
With 14 laps to go in Saturday's Indy NXT race at Iowa Speedway, Myles Rowe muscled the high line passing championship leader Dennis Hauger for the lead en route to his first victory in the series. With the win, Rowe becomes the first Black driver to win in the IndyCar feeder series. The win follows a breakout second season for the driver, who finished second last month at WWT Raceway behind Lochie Hughes. "We've been working, a minute, for this," Rowe told Fox Sports. "We knew we had the pace it was just about waiting until the last lap of the race and seeing that we could do it. I'm so ecstatic, it's really good. Abel Motorsports, they work so hard, my family, my support system, is amazing. I finally did it for them, we don't stop here, we're looking for a lot more than this." Rowe's second year in INDY NXT is make or break as the sophomore driver looks to impress the IndyCar teams and find a seat in this upcoming silly season or the next. Rowe joined INDY NXT following his 2023 championship-winning season in the USF Pro 2000, becoming the first Black driver to win in an IndyCar-sanctioned event in 2021, and following it up with the championship in his third year. With qualifying cancelled Friday, as the track was placed under a tornado warning, Rowe started fourth and played the waiting game. With Iowa's repave, the track is flat and the inside line is highly favored, with drivers only going high in passing attempts and to deal with traffic. Rowe waited until Hauger was stuck behind a lapped car and used his oval experience to make the pass coming to the start/finish line with 13 laps to go. He would lead the remaining laps. "I knew that with the nature of the track being basically flat, especially starting on new tires, passing at the beginning wasn't going to be realistic, trying to wrap it around the outside," Rowe told Fox Sports Georgia Henneberry. "I knew I would have to come to traffic and be a little bit strategic and patient." Hauger settled for second in just his second oval race of his career, coming to Indy NXT for his rookie season from the European Formula ladder. Hauger has been the runaway star of the Indy NXT season with five wins, but the learning curve is steep on ovals. Hanging on to second showed a better understanding at Iowa than in St. Louis at WWT Raceway last month, where Hauger faded from pole to fifth. Hauger's Andretti teammate Salvador De Alba took the final spot on the podium after starting sixth. This is De Alba's first career podium in the series. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
India Today
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Top 5 rising Indian stars redefining the world of international motor racing
The fast-paced world of motorsport is no longer the exclusive domain of seasoned professionals. A new generation of Indian racers is making its mark on national and international circuits by pushing the boundaries of speed, skill, and ambition. With grit, persistence, and dreams of podium finishes, these five emerging talents are redefining what it means to be an Indian on the global racing Yuven SundaramoorthyAt just 21, Yuven Sundaramoorthy is blazing a trail in the INDY NXT by Firestone series, racing for Abel Motorsports. Born in Wisconsin to a family originally from Madurai, India, Yuven has transitioned from a karting prodigy to an open-wheel racing standout. He became the first Indian American to win a race sanctioned by the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, with notable victories at Barber Motorsports Park and the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Backed by two-time Formula One and INDY500 champion Alexander Rossi, Yuven combines raw speed with cultural pride. His journey is poised to inspire a new wave of Indian-origin racers aiming to compete at the very top - including the INDYCAR and INDY500.2. Shriya LohiaAt just 16, Shriya Lohia is making history in Indian motorsport as the nation's first-ever female Formula 4 driver. She began her journey in karting, where she racked up over 30 podium finishes. In 2022, her exceptional achievements earned her the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal the demands of a racing career, Shriya excels as a Class 11 science student, effortlessly balancing academics and her passion for speed. She's not only setting records on the track but also breaking barriers off it - emerging as a powerful role model for young women and proving that talent and determination can challenge long-standing gender stereotypes in motorsport.3. Humaira MushtaqHumaira Mushtaq, from Jammu & Kashmir, stands out as the region's first and only professional female racing driver. She began racing go-karts at four, advanced to Rotax karting by six, and later moved into Formula 2, Formula 3, single-seaters, and GT gained international attention as the first Indian woman to compete in the British Endurance Championship. With accolades such as the Mission Shakti Award and the FICCI FLO Trailblazer Award, Humaira is now proudly representing India in European and Middle Eastern racing circuits.4. Jehan DaruvalaJehan Daruvala is steadily becoming a household name in Indian motorsport. Competing in the fiercely competitive FIA Formula 2 Championship, he has already notched several podiums and race wins. Starting in karting, Jehan rose through elite racing ladders including Formula Renault, FIA European Formula 3, and Formula a former Red Bull Junior Team driver, he has proven himself not only quick but also composed under pressure. With his experience and racecraft, Daruvala is widely tipped as a strong candidate for a future Formula 1 Arjun MainiArjun Maini isn't just another name on the racing roster-he represents a new generation of Indian motorsport heroes making their mark on the international stage. Starting his career in karting, he quickly climbed the ranks through FIA Formula 3 and Formula 2, consistently proving his skill behind the wheel. As the first Indian to compete in Formula 2 and with strong showings in events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Maini has transitioned seamlessly into endurance racing. With growing experience, sharp adaptability, and relentless perseverance, he is fast becoming a name to watch in global Reel
