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Max Taylor Tops INDY NXT Practice at Austin
The young driver continues his strong start to the season on the Texas road course.
Mar. 14, 2026 at 9:50pm
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Max Taylor, a rising star in the INDY NXT series, topped the practice session at the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington in Austin, Texas. Taylor has been setting the pace early in the 2026 season and looks to continue that momentum this weekend on the challenging Texas road course.
Why it matters
Taylor's performance in practice is an early indicator of his potential to win this weekend's INDY NXT race and build on his strong start to the season. As one of the top young drivers in the series, his success could foreshadow a bright future in IndyCar racing.
The details
Taylor, driving for the Java House Racing team, posted the fastest lap time in the Saturday morning practice session, edging out his closest competitors. The 22-year-old has been dominant in the early races of the INDY NXT season and looks poised to continue that form at the Circuit of the Americas.
- The practice session took place on Saturday morning, March 14, 2026, ahead of the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington race.
The players
Max Taylor
A 22-year-old rising star in the INDY NXT racing series, currently leading the championship standings.
Java House Racing
The team that Taylor drives for in the INDY NXT series, known for their competitive cars and strong driver development program.
What’s next
Taylor will look to translate his strong practice performance into a race win on Sunday at the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington, which could further cement his status as a top contender in the INDY NXT championship.
The takeaway
Max Taylor's dominant practice session at the Circuit of the Americas is an early indication that he is the driver to beat in the INDY NXT series this season, as he continues to establish himself as one of the most promising young talents in American open-wheel racing.
