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Fox Sports
04-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Dennis Hauger Stays Perfect with Barber Victory from Pole
INDYCAR Rookie Dennis Hauger remained flawless in this young INDY NXT by Firestone season, winning the Grand Prix of Alabama on Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park. Andretti Global driver Hauger, from Norway, led all 35 laps from the pole in a repeat performance of his season-opening win from the No. 1 qualifying position March 2 at St. Petersburg, Florida. So far, Hauger has led all 79 laps of competition this season and every session except for one practice at St. Petersburg – he was second – in the INDYCAR development series. SEE: Race Results 'That was a good weekend, for sure,' Hauger said. 'It felt really good out there. I was trying to take care of the rear tires, especially in the beginning. After that, I was just trying to keep it consistent. 'The pace was really there. Andretti gave me a good car all weekend. I'm super happy for all of us.' Hauger drove his No. 28 Rental Group car to a 11.0196-second victory over 17-year-old Evagoras Papasavvas, who made an impressive first career start in the No. 24 HMD Motorsports car. Lochie Hughes completed the podium filled with rookie drivers, placing third in the No. 26 McGinley Clinic/USF Pro Championship machine. Veteran Myles Rowe finished fourth – tying his career best in the series – in the No. 99 Abel/Force Indy car, while veteran Josh Pierson finished a career-best fifth in the No. 14 HMD Motorsports machine. Two caution periods were the only speed bumps for Formula 2 veteran Hauger on Sunday on the 17-turn, 2.3-mile natural terrain road course. He was never challenged and pulled away from the field on restarts on Lap 4 and Lap 13. Veteran Caio Collet, who started second, kept Hauger honest in the early going. Collet stayed within about a second of the leader until he dropped down the order when his No. 76 HMD Motorsports car developed a throttle problem during the second caution period, triggered on Lap 11 when the No. 29 Grupo Indi car of Salvador de Alba and the No. 9 Chip Ganassi Racing machine of Bryce Aron collided in Turn 5. Papasavvas then inherited second place. He never threatened Hauger but held off Hughes, Rowe and Pierson over the closing laps to cap a strong series debut. The gap between second-place Papasavvas and fifth-place Pierson at the finish was just 1.8332 seconds. The series has shifted into high gear with this event, as a doubleheader will take place this weekend on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. Race 1 of the Indianapolis Grand Prix is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET Friday, May 9, with Race 2 at 1 p.m. ET Saturday, May 10. FS1, the FOX Sports app and the INDYCAR Radio Network will provide live coverage of both 35-lap races. recommended
Fox Sports
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Evagoras Papasavvas To Make Series Debut with HMD at Barber
INDYCAR Evagoras Papasavvas will compete with HMD Motorsports this weekend at Barber Motorsports Park for the second round of the INDY NXT by Firestone season, driving the No. 24 car in his debut in the INDYCAR development series. 'I'm incredibly excited to join HMD Motorsports for the Grand Prix of Alabama," Papasavvas said. "After a productive test at Mid-Ohio, I feel ready to take on the challenge. The car is amazing, and the team has made me feel right at home. I'm grateful to HMD Motorsports for the opportunity, and I'm focused on delivering the best result possible and learning as much as I can this weekend." This announcement comes after a successful recent test session at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for Ohio native Papasavvas, 17, who was named as a reserve driver for HMD Motorsports earlier in the season. Papasavvas comes to INDY NXT after racing the last three seasons in USF 2000 for Jay Howard Driver Development, with three victories. He placed fourth in series points in 2023 and 2024. 'Evagoras impressed us with how quickly he adapted during the Mid-Ohio test," HMD Motorsports President Mike Maurini said. "He showed maturity and speed beyond his years, and we're looking forward to seeing him compete at Barber. It's a big step, but we're confident he'll handle it well.' Papasavvas replaces German driver Sophia Floersch, who mutually agreed to part with the team after the season-opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The Grand Prix of Alabama takes place at 11:30 a.m. ET Sunday, May 4, with live coverage on FS1 and the INDYCAR Radio Network.
