Max Taylor Wins INDY NXT By Firestone Arlington GP With Late Race Pass

The Andretti Global driver earned his first career INDY NXT victory in dramatic fashion.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 5:53pm

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Max Taylor, a driver for Andretti Global, won the INDY NXT By Firestone Arlington GP with a late race pass in the closing laps. This marks Taylor's first career victory in the INDY NXT series.

Why it matters

The INDY NXT series is a crucial development league for up-and-coming open-wheel racing talent, and a victory for the young Andretti Global driver Taylor is an important milestone in his career as he looks to progress to the top levels of open-wheel racing.

The details

Taylor made the race-winning pass with just two laps remaining in the Arlington GP to claim his first career INDY NXT victory. The fast driver from the Andretti Global team drove to the checkered flag after making the decisive late move to take the lead.

  • The INDY NXT Arlington GP took place on March 15, 2026.
  • Taylor made the race-winning pass with two laps remaining in the race.

The players

Max Taylor

A driver for the Andretti Global team who earned his first career INDY NXT victory at the Arlington GP.

Andretti Global

The racing team that fields Max Taylor in the INDY NXT series.

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The takeaway

Taylor's dramatic late race victory showcases his talent and potential, and is an important step forward in his development as a rising star in the world of open-wheel racing.