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Jamie Chadwick became the first woman to win an Indy NXT by Firestone race since 2010 — and only the third female driver to win in the IndyCar development series — with her victory Sund…
Jamie Chadwick made history by becoming the first woman to win an Indy NXT by Firestone race since 2010, and only the third female driver to win in the IndyCar development series, with her victory at the Grand Prix of Road America. She led all 20 laps from the pole in the No. 28 VEXT car of Andretti Global, becoming the first female winner on a road or street course in Indy NXT since Pippa Mann in 2010. Chadwick expressed her emotions after the win, mentioning the team’s exceptional car performance throughout the season. She finished the race 0.8203s ahead of her Andretti Global teammate Louis Foster and cut into series leader Jacob Abel’s championship lead. Reece Gold and Caio Collet also had strong finishes in the top five positions. Chadwick’s victory, which followed her historic pole win on a road or street course the day before, showcased her competitive spirit and driving skills in the intense race.
