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title: "Tymek Kucharczyk Wins Laguna Seca Finale As Nikita Johnson Clinches Indy NXT Title"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Gary Gowers"
section: "Motorsport News"
published: "2026-09-06T18:51:22Z"
modified: "2026-09-06T18:51:22Z"
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# Tymek Kucharczyk Wins Laguna Seca Finale As Nikita Johnson Clinches Indy NXT Title

Tymek Kucharczyk delivered a flawless lights-to-flag victory at Laguna Seca to claim his second win of the Indy NXT season.

Piloting the number 71 HMD Motorsports car, the Polish racer was untouchable across the 30-lap contest. He crossed the line with a commanding 6.5765-second advantage. His peak pace on the Californian road course provided a stark contrast to his opening-lap spin during Saturday’s race. The dominant Sunday drive ultimately secured him third in the overall standings.

## Johnson Clinches Overall Championship

While Kucharczyk pushed for maximum performance, Nikita Johnson focused on the championship. The 18-year-old steered his Cape Motorsports machine to a calculated second place. After avoiding a first-lap collision, he settled into a rhythm that yielded the title. Johnson ended a remarkably consistent campaign with top-ten finishes in every single round.

“It’s amazing,” Johnson said. “It’s good to finally show my emotions. I think a lot of people thought I was passionless, but I’m just emotionless when I drive, right? I just go out there and do the work. And I’m happy that the work’s done. Now, I can finally go celebrate.”

## Fittipaldi Mounts Recovery Drive

Lochie Hughes completed the podium for Andretti Global. Further back, Enzo Fittipaldi carved through the field from twelfth on the grid to finish fifth. The Brazilian-American fell 29 points short of Johnson in the final tally.

Kucharczyk, meanwhile, revelled in a statement performance at a venue famous for its [legendary Corkscrew corner](https://readmotorsport.com/2026/09/05/laguna-seca-dedicates-the-zanardi-corkscrew-as-drivers-reflect-on-modern-track-l/).

With the championship decided, Johnson now evaluates his future career enhancement package for the IndyCar Series.