PORTLAND, Ore. (Friday, Aug. 7, 2026) – If the first practice is any indication, the INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Portland could be a very interesting race with major championship implications. “It seems all the prep we did as a team for this track paid off so far,” Koolen said. 68 Cusick Morgan Motorsports car. 67 HMD Motorsports car. 48 Abel Motorsports car in his first INDY NXT by Firestone start since the end of the 2024 season.