INDIANAPOLIS — Veteran open-wheel racer Davey Hamilton Jr. will join HMD Motorsports for the oval-track portion of the Indy NXT by Firestone season.
Building on his rich family legacy and impressive racing background, Hamilton Jr. will pilot the HMD entry at the upcoming two oval test days and four oval races.
“I’m extremely excited for this opportunity with HMD Motorsports,” explained Hamilton. “Oval racing is in my blood, and getting back into the Indy NXT series with a strong team is a big step. I’m grateful to everyone at HMD Motorsports for the chance to be back behind the wheel, and I’m ready to get to work and make the most of this campaign. A huge thank you to all the partners I have behind me to help make this program possible.”
A third-generation racer, the Open Wheel Showdown promoter and son of former Indy car racer Davey Hamilton, Hamilton Jr. brings deep oval racing roots to the HMD Motorsports lineup.
With experience in sprint cars, supermodifieds, and prior Indy NXT oval tests at the Nashville Superspeedway, Hamilton Jr. aims to make a substantial impact as he returns to the series.
Mike Maurini, president of HMD Motorsports added, “We’re happy to welcome Davey Hamilton Jr. to our team for the oval races this season. His background and experience on ovals make him a great fit for this program. He completed two test days, one in 2024 and one in 2025, in Nashville, and showed great improvement year-over-year. His goals are realistic, and that is the best approach to have as we head into an oval-heavy portion of our campaign.”
Hamilton Jr. will compete in Indy NXT oval events at World Wide Technology Raceway, Iowa Speedway, The Milwaukee Mile and Nashville Superspeedway.
