Fresh off securing the IndyNXT crown, Nikita Johnson has officially sealed his promotion to America’s premier open-wheel category after signing a full-time contract with Dale Coyne Racing. The highly anticipated move comes on the back of valuable scholarship funds earned through his championship-winning campaign with Cape Motorsports.
Johnson's stellar consistency throughout the feeder series proved to be the decisive factor in convincing the team hierarchy. During his 2026 IndyNXT campaign, the 18-year-old phenom collected two victories while delivering an extraordinary streak of finishing eighth or better in every single race across varied track layouts.
Joining the elite grid makes Johnson the youngest driver signed for the upcoming 2027 campaign. He becomes the second confirmed rookie on the roster, setting up a thrilling battle for the coveted Rookie of the Year honors against fellow newcomer Josh Pierson.
Expressing his enthusiasm regarding the milestone step, Johnson acknowledged the pivotal backing that made the progression possible. "I want to thank Dale Coyne and everyone on the team for this amazing opportunity, together with OnlyBulls and my partners PV3 Enterprises/ENVE," stated Johnson. "I would also like to thank my family for their unwavering support and my management team, for working with Dale Coyne to take the next step in my career. I am focused on working with the DCR team to maximize this opportunity at the top level of motorsports."
Support for his premier class campaign will be spearheaded by ENVE Motorsports. The advanced composites manufacturer has rapidly expanded its motorsport footprint, having previously supported Mick Schumacher’s endeavors while simultaneously running an entry further down the ladder in USF 2000.
Johnson represents the first driver confirmed by the Dale Coyne organization, leaving just one seat left to fill within their garage. Across the wider paddock, the confirmation leaves only two additional vacant seats remaining on the 2027 grid—both at Juncos Hollinger Racing—as rival outfits have already finalized their full-time driver lineups.
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