Event Brief
St. Pete honors 18-year-old INDY NXT champ
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: St. Petersburg native Nikita Johnson was honored at City Hall Monday after becoming the youngest INDY NXT champion in history. Mayor Ken Welch and community members recognized the 18-year-old, who also won Rookie of the Year after capturing the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone title with Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR.
WHO: Nikita Johnson; Mayor Ken Welch; community members; Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR
WHAT: City Hall ceremony honoring Johnson for winning the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone championship and Rookie of the Year
WHEN: Sep 14, 2026 at 5:36 PM ET
WHERE: St. Petersburg, Florida
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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