To kick off the month of October, the Feeder Series Podcast presents a special interview with Indy NXT champion Nikita Johnson, filmed just hours after he was crowned the winner of IndyCar’s primary feeder series at Laguna Seca last month. In conversation with Feeder Series’ head of content Michael McClure, Johnson reflects on the 2026 campaign that helped him cement his legacy as Indy NXT’s youngest-ever champion.

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They discuss:

• Johnson’s growth as a driver throughout the 2026 campaign
• The highs and lows of fighting for the championship
• Finding immediate success with the newly independent Cape Motorsports team
• What characteristics he most wants IndyCar teams to see in his driving
• How Johnson unwinds when he’s not in the car

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